** Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated Pro-Planet People (P-3) approach **
** Union Minister Manohar Lal launched Cities Coalition (C-3) for Circulation **
** Signing of ₹ 1,800 crore agreement under CITIIS 2.0 for waste management initiative **
** Jaipur, 03 March 2025 **: The 12th regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and Pacific region started in Jaipur today, in which leaders and representatives from all over the world participated. Inaugurated by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Shri Manohar Lal, this forum is an important step towards achieving sustainable urban development. It included Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma and international dignitaries from countries like Solomon Island, Tuvalu, Maldives and Japan.
Message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In a special message, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the country’s leadership in sustainability, emphasizing India’s commitment to a Pro-Planet People (P-3) approach. He reiterated India’s dedication to circular economy principles and its role in the global sustainability effort, including flagship initiatives such as Mission LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and the Panchamrut Goal, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
** Inauguration of cities coalition (C-3) for circulatory **
Hon’ble Shri. Manohar Lal announced a coalition of cities for circulatory, which is a platform to increase city-by-city cooperation for circular economy practices. The initiative will promote partnership between cities, technical institutes and private sector, which will support sustainable practices and skilled waste management.
Key Government Initiatives
The minister highlighted various government programmes, including Swachh Bharat Mission, AMRUT 2.0 and bio-CNG production, aimed at promoting waste management and circular economy solutions. The Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034) was also introduced, outlining a decade-long commitment to resource efficiency and sustainable development.
** Citiis 2.0 Agreement **
An important agreement of ₹ 1,800 crore was signed under CITIIS 2.0 initiative, which will benefit 18 cities in 14 states for effective waste management and climate action. These cities will serve as models for sustainable urban solutions.
** 3r India Pavilion Inauguration **
The program also inaugurated the 3r India Pavilion, showing more than 40 businesses and start-ups from India and Japan, focused on circular economy innovations.
The platform will continue discussion and policy dialogues to shape the future of sustainable urban development, which will focus on waste management, recycling and resource efficiency.
