Indore Municipal Corporation in collaboration with Energy Swaraj Foundation has launched the 100-day 'Indore Climate Mission', which aims to make Indore India 's first energy-literate city. This innovative initiative aims to reduce electricity consumption across the city, reduce carbon emissions and inspire other cities in this direction as well.
Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said, "Indore has consistently demonstrated its commitment towards environmental sustainability, the biggest example of which is that Indore city has its own Climate Action Plan. After winning the title of India's cleanest city seven times, the Indore Climate Mission initiative reflects the tireless dedication of Indore residents and the Municipal Corporation. According to an estimate, a family living in our city produces about 450 grams of visible waste every day, while the invisible waste i.e. carbon related waste is about 27 kg per day. Keeping all this in mind, we have decided to do an innovation in collaboration with Energy Swaraj Foundation, so that Indore can also contribute to reducing the heat of the earth. This Climate Mission is going to create a legacy, which demonstrates Indore's commitment towards environmental protection."
Professor Chetan Singh Solanki, Founder, Energy Swaraj Foundation said, “Indore is now going to focus on invisible waste, which is many times more than visible waste. From December 1, 2024 to March 10, 2025, we collectively aim to reduce the electric power consumption of Indore city by 50%. We are also launching a comprehensive program to educate 3-5 lakh Indore residents about the critical connection between energy consumption and carbon emissions, thereby promoting energy literacy across the city. Along with this, we are actively encouraging residents to adopt energy-saving habits, setting a voluntary target of 7-10% reduction in electricity consumption. Through this collective effort, we aim to achieve a significant milestone of saving around 20 crore units of electricity within the next one year.”
“Climate Chaupal” is providing a platform for residents to learn about climate change, energy conservation and sustainable lifestyles.
