• The United Nations has
selected Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida to participate in its Global
Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative.
• The twin-cities in Gautam
Buddh Nagar district, adjoining the national capital, have been selected in the
"University City" category ahead of Mumbai and Bengaluru as the only
invitee from India.
• Overall, 25 cities across the
world have been selected in five categories by the UN Global Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) cities initiative.
• The SDGs, otherwise known as
the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the
planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
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