Assam Climate Centre for Cities (SC-3)

Directorate of Town and Country Planning,
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of Assam

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Background

In pursuance of the objectives of the CITIIS 2.0 Programme (City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, and in accordance with the Operational Guidelines for Component 2 - State Action, the Government of Assam is undertaking measures to strengthen urban climate governance, institutional capacity, and data-driven climate action across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State.

CITIIS 2.0 - Component 2 envisages the establishment of robust state- and city-level climate governance mechanisms, including dedicated institutional structures at the ULB level, to facilitate preparation and implementation of Climate Action Plans, climate budgeting, and coordinated reporting - establishing the Assam Climate Centre for Cities (S-C3).The operation of this SC-3 is defined by the  CITIIS 2.0 Guidelines for State Action (Component 2) Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0 developed by the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which states a clear focus on urban areas through the following five key focus areas; 1) Municipal Solid Waste Management,
2) Water Management, 3) Construction & Demolition Waste Management, 4) Mobility, and
5) Green Growth.

The four specific state actions (SSA) required to be taken by the State Nodal Agency at the State and Municipal corporation level, as outlined in the CITIIS 2.0 agreement, are:

1. Establishing the State Climate Centre for Cities (Climate Cell)
2. Creating State and City-Level Climate Data Observatories
3. Development of urban climate action plans at state level and contextualized action plans at city level
4. Build capacities of municipal functionaries through programs (LCCM)

Organogram - Institutional Framework

Focus Areas for CITIIS 2.0 Component 2:

The CITIIS 2.0 program will work with states on five key focus areas:

Solid Waste Management: The municipal solid waste sector is a major contributor to GHG emissions, arising from activities such as collection and transport, open burning, processing, handling, and disposal of waste.

Water Management: Reducing per capita water demand and increasing the availability of new water sources such as recycled water and strengthening rainwater recharge systems can ease pressure on natural resources and help regions achieve a positive water balance (water security). Further, helping cities address urban flooding and related hazards.

Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Locally sourced construction materials and reusing construction and demolition waste generated within the urban area can further help achieve sustainable development in cities.

Mobility: Focussing on measures which can help reduce emissions from mobility in urban domain, as well as adaptation measures like street and public realm plans, etc

Green Growth: Focussing on green cover, and biodiversity, etc.

Assam Climate Centre for Cities (SC-3) key personnel

Designation: Chief Climate Action Officer

Name: Mr. Mahesh Babu G

 Email ID: assam.urban.sc3@gmail.com

        Designation: Project Planning Officer - Subject Expert

        Name: Mr. Chetan Sodaye

        Email ID: chetan.ppo.sc3@gmail.com

         Designation: Gender Expert

         Name: Mrs. Meenakshi Baruah

         Email ID: baruah.meenakshi@gmail.com

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