MA&UD rolls out reforms for ULBs to ensure greener future
The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Department has initiated urban reforms aimed at promoting energy conservation and electric mobility in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). These reforms include energy audits, optimization of street lighting, and the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations in major cities. The initiative is part of a broader action plan to enhance resource conservation and self-reliance in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪The MA&UD Department has announced reforms for energy conservation in ULBs.
- ▪An energy audit will be conducted in phases to identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
- ▪Five model e-mobility cities will receive ₹50 crore each to promote electric mobility.
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The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Department has announced urban reforms for a greener future, including a push for energy conservation measures in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and preparation of PPP-based EV charging and shared e-mobility proposals in major cities.After the Council of Ministers approved the Andhra Pradesh State Action Plan on Resource Conservation and Self-Reliance on May 14, an action plan has been developed to reduce avoidable consumption of electricity and fuel, promote self-reliance, fast-track electric mobility, according to a release from the department.Noting that ULBs are among the largest consumers of publicly funded energy, the department has directed all Municipal Commissioners and Urban Development Authorities to take up a State-wide…
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