JAMMU, March 4 -- In a landmark move, Srinagar Smart City Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the CITIIS 2.0 program regarding the implementation of integrated waste management systems, including smart collection networks and AI-driven recycling hubs, to transform Srinagar into a zero-landfill city by 2030.

The MoU was signed during the 12th Regional 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, being held in Rajasthan from March 3 to 5, 2025.

Additionally, the UT government inked a state-level agreement to establish a Climate Observatory, a first-of-its-kind institution in North India. The observatory will monitor climate variables, assess risks, and formulate adaptive strategies f...