The Himachal Pradesh government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state. This partnership, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, focuses on areas like circular economy, waste management, social inclusion, and electric mobility for waste collection. It also aims to address natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and gender-responsive development.
The agreement entails collaboration in various crucial areas such as circular economy, waste management, social inclusion of waste management workers, and electric mobility for waste collection. It also includes initiatives for natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and gender-responsive development. Chief Minister Sukhu highlighted that this collaboration would help integrate global best practices with local solutions to protect the fragile Himalayan ecology while creating sustainable green livelihood opportunities for the people of Himachal Pradesh. He expressed confidence that this partnership would accelerate the state’s progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized that the pact aligns with the government’s vision of transforming Himachal Pradesh into a “Green Energy” state and a model for sustainable development in the Himalayan region. The partnership will focus on knowledge exchange, capacity building, pilot project implementation, and climate finance mobilization to support long-term environmental and developmental goals. Additionally, the Chief Minister launched the Safai Mitra Scheme during the event, aimed at empowering informal waste management workers across the state.
