West Bengal UDMA Signs MoUs For Kolkata Urban Renewal And Rs 3,000 Cr Waste Project

Times of India · business

West Bengal's Urban Development and Municipal Affairs department has signed two sets of MoUs to enhance civic infrastructure and urban living quality. These agreements include establishing multi-level car parking facilities and undertaking beautification and urban renewal projects in Kolkata and Bidhannagar. A significant Rs 3,000-crore investment is also planned for solid-waste management, aiming to convert waste into Compressed Biogas. This initiative is expected to create between 1,500 and 2,000 jobs, addressing health and convenience issues caused by unmanaged waste.