France and India Partner to Address India's Solid Waste Challenge with €212 Million Investment

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As cities around the world confront the growing challenge of solid waste management, India is one of the most affected countries. With 62 million tons of municipal solid waste generated every year, the country is facing immense pressure to develop sustainable waste management solutions. In a significant move, the French Development Agency (AFD) has partnered with the Government of India to support innovative solutions for India's solid waste challenge with a €212 million investment.

This investment builds on the success of the CITIIS 1.0 programme, which has supported 12 city-level projects since its launch in 2018. The CITIIS 1.0 programme focuses on sustainable mobility, public open spaces, urban e-governance and ICT, and social and organizational innovation in low-income settlements. The new CITIIS 2.0 programme, with a €212 million investment, now focuses on circular economy and integrated solid waste management. The programme has been supported by the European Union and the German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) with €6 million and €12 million, respectively.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has highlighted the importance of addressing the growing challenge of solid waste management in Indian cities. The Government of India is supporting ambitious investments for the proper collection, segregation, recycling, and treatment of waste. The Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, H.E. Ms Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, has emphasized that France is proud to support this programme, which will create cleaner, greener, and more sustainable cities in India.

Key Takeaways:

  • The French Development Agency (AFD) has partnered with the Government of India to support innovative solutions for India's solid waste challenge with a €212 million investment.
  • The CITIIS 1.0 programme was launched in 2018 and has supported 12 city-level projects till date, focusing on sustainable mobility, public open spaces, urban e-governance and ICT, and social and organizational innovation in low-income settlements.
  • The CITIIS 2.0 programme, with a €212 million investment, now focuses on circular economy and integrated solid waste management, building on the same successful approach as CITIIS 1.0.
  • The programme has been supported by the European Union with €6 million and €12 million from the German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).
  • India generates 62 million tons of municipal solid waste every year, which is expected to grow up to 165 million tons by 2030.
  • The Government of India is supporting ambitious investments for the proper collection, segregation, recycling, and treatment of waste.
  • The innovative CITIIS approach not only mitigates the health and environmental impact of waste but also creates economic opportunities and positive social impact on citizens.

Statistics:

  • €212 million investment from the French Development Agency (AFD) for the CITIIS 2.0 programme.
  • €6 million contribution from the European Union for the CITIIS 1.0 programme.
  • €12 million grant from the European Union as part of their Global Gateway flagship strategy.
  • 62 million tons of municipal solid waste generated every year in India.
  • Expected to grow up to 165 million tons per year by 2030.

Sources:

  • "France and India Partner to Address India's Solid Waste Challenge with €212 Million Investment" by Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com), © 2022.