International Delegation Reviews Implementation of CITIIS 2.0 Program in Panaji
A high-level international delegation comprising officials from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the German Development Bank (KfW), the European Union (EU), and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) visited Panaji on April 11, 2025, to conduct a comprehensive review of the ongoing implementation of the CITIIS (City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain) 2.0 program.
Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL), the implementing agency, hosted the meeting under the flagship initiative titled “Amchi Swachh Panaji – Ensuring Zero Landfill for a Thriving Panaji.” IPSCDL was selected as one of the top 18 winning cities among the 100 smart cities in the CITIIS 2.0 challenge, a national initiative promoting innovative and sustainable urban development with a focus on solid waste management.
The review mission assessed the program’s progress, strategies, and impact, emphasizing its core citizen-centric and decentralized approach to urban waste management. Panaji’s winning proposal, “Amchi Swachh Panaji,” was featured during the meeting. An insightful discussion on the CITIIS 2.0 project proposal was held, accompanied by a presentation from IPSCDL providing an overview of related activities and initiatives in solid waste management and smart solutions aimed at fostering sustainability and circularity.
The officials visited several waste management facilities managed by the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), including the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at St. Inez, bio-digesters near NIWS, PAWS, and the bio-methanation plant near Heera Petrol Pump. They also inspected residential colonies practicing 16-way waste segregation, such as Models Paradise Apartments and Kamat Galaxy Apartments. Finally, the delegation visited the Solid Waste Management Facility at Saligao, Bardez, Goa.
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