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Naidu Calls for Green, Regenerative Growth in Indian Cities
N. Chandrababu Naidu said cities should grow without harming nature.
He spoke at the opening of the Earth Centre in Bengaluru.
The centre uses sustainable building ideas, recycled materials and connections to nature.
Naidu said cities should move away from concrete-heavy development.
He wants buildings to use solar power and reuse water.
He also said waste should be turned into compost or other useful resources.
Naidu described climate change as a problem people are already facing.
He said Amaravati is being planned as an environment-friendly city for future generations.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged development that protects nature and future generations.
Naidu and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Earth Centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru.
The centre combines nature, technology, recycled materials and sustainable construction practices.
Naidu called for net-zero buildings, solar power, water conservation, composting and wider reuse of materials.
He said Amaravati is being designed as an environment-friendly city and that Andhra Pradesh plans about 165 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
- What
- They inaugurated the Earth Centre, where Naidu called for green, circular and regenerative urban growth.
- Where
- The Earth Centre at Whitefield in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- Sunday, according to the article.
- Why
- To promote development that meets people’s needs while protecting nature and addressing climate and environmental challenges.
Key facts
- Event
- Inauguration of the Earth Centre
- Location
- Whitefield, Bengaluru
- Participating leaders
- N. Chandrababu Naidu and D.K. Shivakumar
- Construction focus
- Sustainable construction, recycled materials, technology and connection with nature
- Recommended measures
- Net-zero building approaches, solar power, water conservation, composting and reuse
- Amaravati
- Being developed as an environment-friendly city
- Andhra Pradesh renewable-energy plan
- Around 165 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity
- National power goal
- 500 gigawatts of non-fossil power capacity by 2030
Quotes
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“Andhra Pradesh would play a key role in the national goal of achieving 500gw of non-fossil power capacity by 2030. The state is planning around 165gw of renewable energy capacity.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Every rooftop can become a power plant, every drop of water can be reused and every waste stream can be turned into a resource.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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