📌 What is the Green City Mission (Odisha)?
The Green City Mission in Odisha is a state-led urban development initiative focused on building environmentally sustainable, livable, and smart cities through afforestation, waste management, water body rejuvenation, and clean mobility solutions.
It supports the State Climate Action Plan and aligns with national missions like Smart Cities, Swachh Bharat Urban, and AMRUT. The mission is especially active in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, and other fast-growing cities.
🌱 Key Goals of the Green City Mission Odisha
Increase urban green cover with large-scale tree plantations and city forests
Achieve zero-waste cities through smart waste collection, segregation, and processing
Promote clean energy adoption via solar rooftops and public solar lighting
Restore urban lakes and ponds for climate resilience and biodiversity
Enhance non-motorized transport infrastructure (cycling, walking)
Develop eco-friendly public spaces and green buildings
🏙️ Which Cities in Odisha Are Covered?
The Green City Mission currently covers 40+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) with focused interventions in:
Bhubaneswar – Smart City, Mo Cycle, Smart Parks
Cuttack – Lake restoration, solar streets
Sambalpur – Urban forest development
Berhampur – Waste recycling innovation
Balasore, Rourkela, Puri – Green parks, eco-transport pilots
🌿 Top 10 Initiatives Under Odisha’s Green City Mission
1. ✅ Tree Plantation Drives
Over 4.8 lakh trees planted across urban areas
Miyawaki urban forests developed in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur
Avenue plantation and green belt development in key transport corridors
2. ♻️ Smart Waste Management
Door-to-door waste collection in 95% of ULBs
Community composting centers established
Digital monitoring of waste segregation and processing
3. 🚲 Non-Motorized Transport
Mo Cycle project for public bike sharing in Bhubaneswar
E-rickshaws and pedestrian zones introduced in tourist hotspots
Cycling tracks being built in 10+ cities
4. 🌞 Solar Energy Deployment
Rooftop solar panels on government schools and buildings
Solar-powered LED streetlights in Cuttack, Berhampur, and Puri
EV charging infrastructure in Smart City zones
5. 🏞️ Water Body Restoration
Rejuvenation of Bindusagar Lake, Ananta Vasudeva Tank, and others
Floating wetlands and bioremediation in lakes and ponds
Fencing and desilting of neglected water bodies
6. 🏘️ Urban Forests & Parks
Mini forests in urban pockets using native trees
Development of Ekamra Van and biodiversity zones in Bhubaneswar
“One Park Per Ward” scheme under convergence with AMRUT
7. 🧹 Garbage-Free Cities
Multiple Odisha cities awarded 3-star GFC ratings
“Mu Safaiwala” campaign engaging citizens in cleanliness
Onsite waste composting pilots for bulk generators
8. 🏗️ Green Infrastructure
New green-certified municipal buildings
Water harvesting features made mandatory in new constructions
Eco-friendly public toilets and smart drainage systems
9. 📈 Citizen Participation Initiatives
Community participation in plantation, lake conservation
School eco-clubs and RWA-led green space management
Localized “green ward” competitions to boost awareness
10. 💡 Digital Monitoring and AI Tools
GIS mapping of green zones and urban trees
Smart dashboards to track waste, air quality, and energy usage
Integration with Odisha Urban Data Portal and Bhubaneswar Smart City Infra
📊 Impact of the Green City Mission in Odisha (With Data)
Impact Area | Outcome |
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🌳 Urban Tree Cover | 4.8 lakh+ saplings planted (2020–2024) |
♻️ Waste Segregation | From 12% (2018) to 65% (2023) |
🌞 Solar Capacity | 50+ MW solar rooftops installed in urban areas |
🚲 Green Mobility | 1.2 lakh+ Mo Cycle rides in Bhubaneswar |
🏞️ Water Bodies Restored | 125+ lakes rejuvenated across ULBs |
🧼 Garbage-Free Cities | 14 ULBs awarded 3–5 star Swachh Survekshan GFC ratings |
🔌 EV Infrastructure | 30+ public EV charging points installed |
🤝 Departments & Partners Involved
Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Odisha
Odisha Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (OUIDF)
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)
Smart City SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Local NGOs, CSR funders, and community groups
🙋 FAQs – Green City Mission Odisha
Q1. Is the Green City Mission in Odisha part of a central scheme?
No. It is Odisha’s own mission, though it aligns with national initiatives like Smart Cities and AMRUT.
Q2. What is the focus of the Green City Mission?
It focuses on urban greening, clean energy, water conservation, waste management, and sustainable mobility.
Q3. How can I participate in the mission?
Citizens can join through local plantation drives, waste segregation efforts, and urban park maintenance programs.
Q4. Which Odisha cities are showing best performance?
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, and Sambalpur are the leading performers in green infrastructure and citizen engagement.
🔗 Useful Links
🙌 How You Can Contribute
✅ Plant trees in your neighborhood or adopt a green space
✅ Segregate wet and dry waste at home
✅ Use bicycles or public transport for short commutes
✅ Switch to rooftop solar wherever possible
✅ Volunteer with city beautification or lake cleaning drives
🔚 Conclusion: Odisha’s Urban Transformation Through Green City Mission
The Green City Mission in Odisha is more than an urban beautification effort—it's a strategic response to climate change, public health, and sustainable development. With data-backed interventions, strong local governance, and increasing citizen participation, Odisha is building resilient, inclusive, and green cities for the future.
As we look ahead, this mission stands as a model for how Indian states can transform urban living while nurturing the environment. 🌍
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