The workshop was conducted to strengthen the technical, institutional, environmental, and social readiness of the selected cities under the Maturation Phase of CITIIS 2.0, with a focused emphasis on sustainable and climate-resilient Solid Waste Management (SWM) systems. Deliberations centered on environmental and social screening frameworks, risk categorization methodologies, stakeholder engagement planning, gender mainstreaming strategies, and circular economy-based waste value chain approaches. The discussions also highlighted regulatory compliance requirements, preparation of statutory and non-statutory safeguard documents, and integration of digital monitoring and performance evaluation mechanisms within SWM projects.
CITIIS 2.0 is currently being implemented across 18 cities in India, aiming to promote integrated, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive urban infrastructure development.
Under this program, Bongs Prayukti International Pvt. Ltd. is providing technical and advisory support to the following Urban Local Bodies (ULBs):
New Town Kolkata Development Authority
Bareilly Nagar Nigam
Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd.
The firm is supporting these cities during the Maturation Phase through preparation of baseline assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), and Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP), while ensuring alignment with national Solid Waste Management Rules, Plastic Waste Management Rules, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines.