About Discussion

As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, cities around the world are looking for effective models to address sustainability challenges. Rapid urbanisation has introduced challenges such as waste management, pollution, and resource inefficiency, which demand innovative solutions. Addressing these issues is critical for the future of urban living, and cities are now looking for effective models to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive spaces.

Through a combination of innovation, public-private partnerships, and community involvement, Indore is consistently ranked as India’s cleanest city under the Swachh Survekshan initiative[i]. Notably, Indore achieved a 7-star rating under Swachh Survekshan by implementing waste segregation, collection, and treatment, and in 2021, it became India’s first Water Plus city under the same initiative, ensuring clean water bodies free from sewage contamination[ii]. As a result, Indore stands as a successful model for cities across the nation, illustrating the impactful role that urban governance can play in fostering climate resilience and sustainable development.

Since 2008, the Earth Care Awards, a joint initiative of JSW and The Times of India Group, have recognized and championed efforts in climate mitigation and adaptation. In the 12th edition of the Earth Care Awards, we seek to spotlight the “Indore Model” of sustainable urban transformation and explore its potential as a blueprint for other cities. The roundtable discussion titled “ Building India’s Sustainable Cities: The Roadmap for Urban Transformation” aims to bring together government officials, sustainability experts, urban planners, and business leaders to discuss actionable strategies for scaling Indore’s success across India. The discussion will highlight actionable strategies for replicating the model in other Indian cities, focusing on how cities can adopt innovative, inclusive, and economically viable models to improve waste management, public health, and environmental resilience.

Topics of Discussion

  • Public-private and community collaboration for sustainable urban development
  • Innovative waste management solutions, such as waste-to-energy initiatives
  • Ensuring environmental and financial sustainability in urban transformation
  • The role of inclusivity in sustainable urban models

Agenda

10:30 am – 10:35 am

Welcome Address

Rupa Dawane,
Head – Water, Environment and Sanitation,
JSW Foundation

10:35 am – 10:50 am

Inaugural Address

Special Guest
Shri Shivam Verma, IMC commissioner

10:50 am – 11:05 am

Special Address by Guest of Honour

Shri Asheesh Singh, IAS, District Collector Indore

11:05 am – 11:20 am

Keynote Address by Chief Guest
Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor, Indore Municipal Corporation

11:20 am – 11:35 am

Past Winners’ Speak

Imteyaz Ali
Environmentalist and Founder, Sarthak Sanstha

11:35 am -11:55 am

Networking

Tea Break

11:55 am -01:05 pm

Panel Discussion: “Building India’s Sustainable Cities: The Roadmap for Urban Transformation”

Sameer Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder, Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., Indore

Prof. Shruti Tewari, Programme Coordinator, ANVESHAN, IIM Indore

Devesh Malu, Founder & PDD, Climeto Sustainable Services Pvt. Ltd.

Lokendra Thakkar, State Co-ordinator, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Environmental Planning & Co-ordination Organization (EPCO) 

Moderator:

Ajay Pandey, Founder-Director, Think through Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Audience Questions

01:05 pm Onwards

Networking

Lunch

Our Speakers

Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav

Mayor, IMC Indore

Shivam Verma

IMC Commissioner

Asheesh Singh, IAS,

District Collector, Indore

Sameer Sharma

CEO & Co-Founder–Business,
Swaaha Resource Management Pvt Ltd

Prof Shruti Tewari

Associate Professor,
Humanities & Social Sciences,
IIM Indore

Lokendra Thakkar

State Coordinator,
EPCO, Department of Environment,
Govt. of Madhya Pradesh

Devesh Malu

Founder & PDD,
Climeto Sustainable Services Pvt. Ltd.

Imteyaz Ali

Environmentalist & Founder,
Sarthak Sanstha

Rupa Dawane

Head – Water, Environment and Sanitation
JSW Foundation

Ajay Pandey

Founder-Director,
Think through Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Who Should Attend:

  • Government Officials and Urban Planners
  • Business Leaders and Private Sector Representatives
  • Sustainability Experts and Environmentalists
  • NGOs and Community Organizations
  • Academia and Researchers
  • Waste Management and Technology Providers
  • Real Estate Developers and Urban Infrastructure Firms

Event Details:

Date: 30th September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 01:30 PM followed by Lunch
Venue: Indore Marriott Hotel

Registration

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