Archive · 4 Sep 2025
VMC Lauded for Environmental Efforts by GEF and UNIDO
The city of Vijayawada is doing a good job of protecting the environment, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNIDO, which are like groups that help the environment, noticed!
They said the city is doing great with its sewage treatment and biogas projects, especially in Ramalingeswara Nagar.
They gave money to fix up the sewage plant, making it better and cleaner.
The city is now asking for more help to become a super clean city, focusing on clean water, trash, and better drains.
The GEF and UNIDO are happy to keep helping, and they might even have their closing party in Vijayawada!
GEF and UNIDO lauded the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) for environmental efforts.
The organizations reinstated a sewage treatment plant and biogas projects at a cost of Rs 14.93 crore.
VMC Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra met with the GEF and UNIDO delegation.
The Commissioner requested further financial assistance for pollution reduction and sustainable development.
Vijayawada is part of the Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach in India (SCIAP).
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), GEF, and UNIDO
- What
- Lauded VMC for environmental sustainability efforts
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- For implementing eco-friendly measures and to reduce pollution.
- Organization
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- Organizations Involved
- GEF, UNIDO
- Official
- H.M. Dhyanachandra (Commissioner)
- Project
- Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Biogas Energy Projects
- Location
- Ramalingeswara Nagar
- Project Cost
- Rs 14.93 crore (STP reinstatement), Rs 4.93 crore (Biogas)
- Other Cities in SCIAP
- Guntur, Mysore, Bhopal, Jaipur
