Date: 20 January 2023
The Municipal Corporation Jalandhar (MCJ) has officially partnered with WRI India to spearhead the development of an eco-city approach in Jalandhar. This milestone was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking Jalandhar as the first selected city-region for this initiative.
The MoU was signed by Shri. Abhijeet Kaplish, Commissioner of MCJ, who shared his vision:
“Jalandhar City is rapidly expanding, and we are taking proactive steps to ensure holistic development. We want to be one of the first cities in India to ensure that the growth and development we are seeing does not damage the natural spaces in our city.”
This collaboration aims to identify actionable pathways for sustainable urban development, setting a benchmark for eco-city initiatives across India.