The municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad, Guruprasad Mohapatra, said: "The Heat Action Plan is capable of saving lives when the next dangerous heat wave hits the city." The AMC has already started working on the plan. Heat stress and heatstroke lead to dire health consequences and many people lose their lives every summer. The director of the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), Anjali Jaiswal, said: "The situation has worsened due to climate change over the past few years. By building awareness, training professionals and implementing a coordinated heat plan, Ahmedabad is armed to fight against the scorching heat wave."

Talking about the unique plan, a senior scientist from the NRDC, Kim Knowlton, said: "Ahmedabad is leading the way among South Asian cities, setting an example for other cities and regions facing the health risks of a warming climate." Ahmedabad's Heat Action Plan is based on thorough scientific research conducted by these health and academic partners.