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Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Vizag among 50 global finalists in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge 2025
Visakhapatnam: In a significant development, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation(GVMC) got selected as one of the 50 global finalists in the coveted Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025. The global competition aims at extending support to transformative concepts from across the world. The GVMC's achievement reflects its testament to its commitment towards building a climate resilient city. Among the 50 cities from 33 countries, Visakhapatnam was selected in the competition. The officials from the GVMC will pitch in for ideas at the camp scheduled next month. The city will receive expert support for piloting innovative solutions in community-based climate resilience as it aims to transform emergency response to a real-time, community-driven climate risk model. This sixth edition of the Mayors Challenge attracted over 630 applications from cities across 99 countries. Visakhapatnam is one of the 50 cities selected from 33 countries, representing more than 80 million residents worldwide. The city will receive $50,000 in seed funding and expert support to prototype. Focusing on co-creation and citizen engagement to tackle climate-induced risks such as floods, cyclones, and extreme heat, the GVMC will further develop its Prajamukhi- Urban Living Lab (V-PULL). The proposal emphasises local innovation, encouraging community-led risk mapping, real-time data collection and deployment of early alert systems. GVMC's ideation team will join Bloomberg Philanthropies' Ideas Camp in July to refine the concept. 'The recognition reinforces our commitment to building a climate-resilient and inclusive city. Through the Prajamukhi - Urban Living Lab, we are empowering communities to co-create solutions that save lives and livelihoods. It is not just about technology, it is about trust, collaboration and innovation,' said Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao. Sharing his views, Municipal Commissioner Ketan Garg said, 'The initiative puts people at the centre of urban resilience. By co-creating with communities, we are building a smarter and more responsive governance system. This model will not only serve Visakhapatnam but can inspire other cities in India and beyond.' Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organisation focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas such as arts, education, environment, government innovation and public health.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizag selected as finalist in mayors challenge 2025
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has achieved a significant milestone by being selected as one of the 50 global finalists in the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge 2025. This global innovation competition aims to support transformative ideas from cities worldwide, and Visakhapatnam's inclusion among the top 50 cities from 33 countries is a testament to its commitment to building a climate-resilient and inclusive city. The GVMC team will participate in an ideas camp in July to refine its concept, with the chance to win one of the 25 final awards of $1 million each, to be announced in January 2026. The city will receive $50,000 in seed funding and expert support to prototype its innovative idea, Prajamukhi- Urban Living Lab (V-PULL), which focuses on co-creation and citizen engagement to tackle climate-induced risks such as floods, cyclones, and extreme heat. The V-PULL proposal emphasizes local innovation, encouraging community-led risk mapping, real-time data collection, and the deployment of early alert systems. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo GVMC mayor P Srinivasa Rao and commissioner Kethan Garg stated that this recognition reinforces their commitment to building a climate-resilient and inclusive city. They emphasized that the urban living lab will empower communities to co-create solutions that save lives and livelihoods, highlighting the importance of trust, collaboration, and innovation from the ground up. The Mayors Challenge 2025 attracted over 630 applications from cities across 99 countries, with Visakhapatnam being one of only 50 cities selected to move forward. The GVMC team is eager to further develop its proposal and make a meaningful impact in the city's climate resilience and emergency response efforts.
