Fadnavis launches heat resilience centre at IIM Nagpur

MUMBAI: (Apr 21) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence for Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling’ at IIM Nagpur, announcing that the facility will play a crucial role in devising mitigation and adaptation strategies to tackle heatwaves.

While virtually unveiling the centre from the Sahyadri Guest House, Fadnavis said that the facility will, in its initial phase, review existing heat action and urban climate action plans, and extend technical support for their implementation in identified cities and districts.

"Recent heatwave conditions in parts of the state, especially Vidarbha, have been severe enough to warrant the closure of schools and colleges. Climate change is intensifying challenges such as drought, hailstorms and rising temperatures. The newly established centre will play a crucial role in devising mitigation and adaptation strategies," the chief minister said.