Indian cities are warming up to 45% faster than rural areas, necessitating urgent climate-resilient urban planning.
The government is implementing multi-faceted strategies, including cool roofs, sponge cities, and large-scale urban greening projects.
Over 3,458 parks and 99 lakh energy-efficient LED streetlights have been deployed to mitigate urban heat and reduce carbon footprints.
"Building Heat Resilient Cities" pilot programs are currently active in 12 major Indian cities to develop replicable cooling models.