While per capita waste generated by India is low, in absolute terms we are the largest generator. Efforts at management have been made by various govts but significant success is yet to be achieved.
The Solid Wastage Management Rules of 2016 shifted the responsibility to the generators in partnership with the local bodies – individuals like us, hospitals, market associations, hotels etc. Waste to be segregated, brand owners to collect back the non‐biodegradable packaging waste. A bin made compulsory for street vendors. Guidelines cover landfills, waste processing and treatment, monitoring, also the informal sector workers (rag-pickers, kabadiwallahs) - the latter’s life is expected to improve with private players entering waste management.
Efforts of partnering with informal sector in Pune, Maharastra, and source separation of waste in Panaji, Goa, have been appreciated. There have also been pockets of private efforts in some other parts of the country. The new rules promote Waste-To-Energy plants. Composting has increased. Plastic waste in road construction started in 2016 with a small replacement in bitumen. Plastic being recycled into bricks is another attempt.
https://www.timesnownews.com/columns/article/segregating-india-s-waste-management-woes/683231
For us in Noida, the rules became mandatory from 31/12/19. Segregation has started (not only in our residential complex but also in the village across the road) and the कूड़ेदान / dumpsite across our complex is now a beautiful lawn with flowers.
But this certainly is one area where we still have a long way to go.
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From my friend RB: Yes a long way but good progress too. It’s heartening to see nation wide improvements!
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