Ujjain clinched victory in the prestigious CITIIS project, marking a significant milestone in the city's journey towards smart urban development. Out of 84 competing cities, Ujjain emerged as one of the 18 distinguished cities selected for the CITIIS 2.0 initiative, securing a project worth Rs 167 crores.
This achievement underscores Ujjain's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, building upon its commendable performance in the previous CITIIS-1 project. The diligent efforts of the Ujjain Smart City team, along with the successful presentation by Ashish Pathak, Commissioner of Ujjain Municipal Corporation and CEO of Ujjain Smart City Limited, set the stage for this victory.
The outcomes of the CITIIS 2.0 program were officially unveiled through a virtual conference on March 4, 2024, by Union Minister, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, and key officials from MoHUA, AFD, EU, KFW and NIUA. CITIIS 2.0, under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, focuses on integrated waste management and climate-oriented reforms.
This visionary program aims to empower 18 smart cities in India, promoting sustainable and circular economy practices while supporting urban projects that emphasize solid waste management.Ujjain Smart City embarks on the CITIIS 2.0 journey with a mission to develop Integrated Waste Management based on sustainability and circular economy principles, with a project allocation of Rs 167.42 crores. The project, scheduled to be completed in 4 years, will deliver benefits to visitors during the Ujjain Simhastha - 2028. A detailed DPR for Integrated Waste Management is set to be prepared as Ujjain recommits to this transformative initiative.