📌 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 AreaOutcome
🌳 Urban Tree Cover4.8 lakh+ saplings planted (2020–2024)
♻️ Waste SegregationFrom 12% (2018) to 65% (2023)
🌞 Solar Capacity50+ MW solar rooftops installed in urban areas
🚲 Green Mobility1.2 lakh+ Mo Cycle rides in Bhubaneswar
🏞️ Water Bodies Restored125+ lakes rejuvenated across ULBs
🧼 Garbage-Free Cities14 ULBs awarded 3–5 star Swachh Survekshan GFC ratings
🔌 EV Infrastructure30+ 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.

🙌 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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