Dustbin Distribution for the SUNYA Project in Siliguri
As part of the SUNYA zero waste project being carried out under CapaCITIES, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), dustbins for segregation of waste at source were distributed to the residents of ward 2 at the Margaret S.N English School in Siliguri.
Swiss expert visits Coimbatore for Landfill Site Planning
As part of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) funded CapaCITIES Project, Mr. Stephan Textor from Textor Engineering Ltd. visited the city of Coimbatore from 30th of April to 5th of May, 2018. ICLEI South Asia team facilitated the expert visit to the city.
CapaCITIES study on water resource augmentation showcased at Govt. of Gujarat’s Sujalam Suflam Jal Abhiyan conservation mission
The State Government of Gujarat launched India’s biggest state level water conservation mission Sujalam Suflam Jal Abhiyan on Gujarat Foundation Day, falling on 1st May, 2018. A total of 13,000 lakes will be deepened and 34 rivers will be rejuvenated as part of this mission. Rajkot city is developing a new lake at Race Course 2 in the Raiya area as part of the Smart City Mission. The construction of this lake, which will be constructed over 45 acres, was inaugurated by Mr. Vijay Rupani, Honorable Chief Minister, Gujarat, as part of the Sujalam Suflam Jal Abhiyan, on 5th May 2018.
Study on impact of climate change on migration
A study to understand the impact of climate change on migration has been initiated by the Indian Institute of Human Settlements in Siliguri. This initiative is also supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the results from the same will complement the ongoing work under the CapaCITIES project in the city.
Visit of landfill expert to Siliguri
Mr. Stephan Textor from Textor Engineering, Switzerland carried out a visit to the city of Siliguri to understand the situation of the dumpsite in the city, and help the city in better management of the same.
CapaCITIES captures Siliguri’s imagination through its Sunya initiative
The city of Siliguri held an awareness rally wherein common citizens walked alongside the elected representatives and city officials to raise awareness regarding a “Clean and Green Siliguri” on the 15th of April. The activity was carried out on the occasion of Bengali New Year, which is the first day of the year as per the lunar calendar that is followed in many parts of India, including West Bengal.