The delegation visited waste collection, segregation and recycling facilities, including India's largest Bio-CNG plant, to understand practices that could be adapted to Howrah's local needs.
The Supreme Court has moved on front foot into the vexing case of waste management. Its directions last month reflect the growing impatience about heaps of waste which scar India’s landscape, affect the health of citizens and dent its developmental aspirations.
The declaration was formally made by NDMC Chairman, Keshav Chandra, who described the initiative as a transformative leap in urban cleanliness and environmental stewardship, marking a decisive shift from traditional manual cleaning to modern mechanized sanitation practices.
Speaking to reporters, the minister said it is the responsibility of every public representative to reach out to the public and listen to them and redress their grievances.
According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the scrap sale performance is almost 21% higher than the proportionate target set by Railway Board.
Delhi Mayor Mahesh Kumar Khichi on Monday opposed the Municipal Commissioner’s decision to impose user charges for solid waste management by linking them to property tax bills, and demanded that the order be withdrawn immediately.
The escalating food waste crisis in the Asia-Pacific region is driving sustainability initiatives in the food and beverage industry, according to a report on Friday.
Oberoi emphasized the urgency of improving sanitation, particularly in the Central Zone, Civil Lines, West Zone, Shahdara North, and Shahdara South Zones.
By recognising waste as a valuable resource and fostering sustainable practices, a roundtable was held which highlighted the unique allure of the plastics industry in India, given its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
City and district schools are being taught about circular economy, which means judiciously managing the waste generated to convert it into means of earning money from it.
