The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) marked a strong presence at IFAT Delhi 2026, a leading trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste, and recycling, showcasing its progressive initiatives and scalable waste management models aligned with India’s sustainability goals.
“A delegation of over 30 officials and partner organisations actively participated in the event, engaging in discussions, knowledge exchange, and the exploration of emerging technologies and collaborative opportunities with national and international stakeholders,” the MCD said on Friday.
At the exhibition, the MCD presented a comprehensive portfolio of its key waste management infrastructure and community-driven initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to scientific processing, the circular economy, and reducing landfill dependency.
The showcased models and initiatives included Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Plants, which promote the recycling of construction debris into reusable materials; Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plants that convert non-recyclable waste into energy; and biogas plants that enable decentralized processing of organic waste into clean energy and compost.
The Corporation also highlighted horticulture waste-to-pelleting plants that convert green waste into pellets, as well as zero waste-to-landfill colonies and hospitals that demonstrate community-led models for complete waste diversion.
Further, initiatives such as the Swachh Vaahini programme were showcased for strengthening door-to-door collection of recyclables and enhancing citizen engagement, while Project Vikalp focuses on reducing single-use plastics through sustainable alternatives.
The MCD also presented its Waste to Wonder Parks, which creatively reuse scrap materials into public art installations, along with large-scale awareness drives aimed at fostering behavioural change and promoting responsible waste practices.
These initiatives reflect MCD’s integrated approach to sustainable waste management, combining infrastructure, innovation, and community participation to create long-term environmental impact.