Imagine Panaji Smart City Development (IPSCDL) has given about Rs.110 million to Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) for equipment and machinery. The funding covers installation of bio-methanation plants valued at Rs.59 million and composter machines costing Rs.1.83 million. A static aeration system for composting ( Rs.3.29 million) and two vehicles for tree pruning, specifically sky lifts ( Rs.6.82 million) were also bought. Besides, the purchases included one night-soil tanker worth Rs.5.07 million, a hopper tipper dumper truck worth Rs.3.24 million, three compactors for solid waste management worth Rs.7.23 million and a multi-deck vibratory screening machine worth Rs.4.72 million. Contact: Panaji Smart City Tel: (832) 222 0440 Email: office@imaginepanaji.com Website: www.imaginepanaji.com Smart Cities Mission period has been extended upto 31st March 2025 The Government of India, taking cognizance of requests from some states and government representatives to grant more time to complete the balance 10 percent of on-going projects in smart cities, has extended the Smart Cities Mission period up to 31 March 2025, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) said. This extension has been informed to the cities that it would be without any additional cost, beyond the already approved financial allocation under the Mission. All ongoing projects are now expected to be completed before 31 March 2025. The Smart Cities Mission is a novel experiment in India’s urban development. Over 8,000 multi-sectoral projects are being developed by 100 cities amounting to around Rs.1.6 trillion. As on July 2024 the 100 smart cities completed 7,188 projects (90 per cent of total projects) amounting to Rs.1442.37 billion as part of the mission.Jammu Smart City plans green buildings along Tawi river Jammu Smart City (JSCL), in a move towards enhancing urban sustainability, is considering establishing green buildings on reclaimed land and adjoining areas of the Tawi riverfront development project. These green buildings are expected to incorporate energy-efficient designs, renewable energy sources and sustainable construction materials, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and enhanced quality of life for residents. The project is being developed on the lines of Gujarat's Sabarmati riverfront to enhance the aesthetic value of the water body by improving natural purifying capabilities and promoting sustainability. Contact: Jammu Smart City Tel: 0191 – 2542192 Email: ceo@jammusmartcity.in Website: www.jammusmartcity.inBMC to set up flower waste recycling units The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to set up flower waste processing units to make incense sticks and gulal from the flower waste generated by temples across the city. Around two quintals of flower waste are generated from around 700 temples in the city daily. The flowers used during puja in various temples will not be littered and thrown in water bodies but collected in specialised vehicles from temples and brought to the processing units. The processing of flower waste will help check littering and keep water bodies and drains clean. Contact: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Tel: 0674-2431403 Email: info@bmc.gov.in Website: www.bmc.gov.inThis Bengaluru community is transforming waste into manure In a remarkable initiative aimed at sustainable living, residents of Mantri Paradise on Bannerghatta Main Road, near Arekere Gate signal, have turned their everyday waste into 1.5-2 kg of organic manure, resulting in almost 60 kg of manure every month. Led by Shanold Lobo and Raj Kumar of the Mantri Paradise community, the project has transformed waste management through creative composting, helping them save around `15,000 solely on manure purchase. The first phase, which lasted 45 days, had been successful in producing 64 kgs of compost. The recent harvest yielded 64 kg of nutrient-rich manure.