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Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi likely to have 200 zero waste colonies by May 2027
NEW DELHI: In its latest waste management report submitted to chief minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi has outlined plans to add 100 more areas to the list of zero waste colonies by May 2026. It aims to process an additional 25 tonnes of waste per day. Another 100 colonies are expected to be included by May 2027. Currently, Delhi has 633 certified zero waste areas, including 593 colonies, group housing societies, residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and 40 institutes, collectively segregating and processing compost waste of around 100 tonnes on a daily basis. Although the initiative was launched in Sept 2022 under "Swachhta Abhiyan", progress appears modest relative to Delhi's total of over 1,800 colonies, in addition to unauthorised and village areas. Civic officials attribute the slow pace to a lack of space to set up logistics for waste segregation and composting, behavioural issues, a lack of seriousness in segregating waste, and stringent criteria required for zero waste certification. In a zero waste colony, garbage is segregated into wet waste, dry waste, sanitary, domestic hazardous and e-waste. Processing of waste is done within the colony premises and then wet waste is disposed of through decentralised composting and dry waste through authorised recyclers. "To motivate people to become part of the initiative, we introduced the concept of 'Harit Mitra' and the 'Sahbhagita' scheme in 2022 which included incentivising or felicitating RWAs. Harit Mitras are basically responsible for the maintenance of gardens and parks adopted by RWAs and in situ wet waste composting. In Sahbhagita areas, 100% waste segregation and 100% composting of the wet waste is done within the colony. Further, it ensures 100% recycling of recyclable dry waste and 100% handling of the remaining dry waste by MCD or its authorised agencies," said an official. Sahbhagita colonies are incentivised by utilising 10% of the property tax collected or a maximum rebate of Rs 1 lakh for taking up work at the recommendation of the local RWAs. This incentive shall be available only if the RWA concerned achieves at least 90% property tax compliance in the area under it. MCD currently has 338 Sahbhagita colonies and 255 Harit Mitra colonies. "We have given targets to each zone to add more planned areas or group housing societies," said the official. Officials claimed that the concept would be economically as well as ecologically effective for the capital, as it would reduce the cost of collection and transportation, and pressure on landfills would be reduced. "But tapping the entire city is a big challenge unless we get cooperation from the residents. That's why no deadline is given for covering the entire Delhi," the official explained. Residents said that they raised their concerns over the conditions for giving incentives. "Achieving a zero waste colony is not an easy thing because in a colony there are hundreds of houses and not everyone is willing to contribute dedicatedly every day in providing segregated waste. Also, RWAs need to engage dedicated staff, space for processing waste, monitor operations, and arrange for alternatives in case composting plants, etc., won't work. In comparison, the terms and conditions set up by MCD to incentivise those working hard are difficult to achieve," said a resident of IP Extension. Ruby Makhija, of Navjiwan Vihar Colony, which is among the first few zero waste colonies in Delhi, stated that they met with senior officials after which a decision was taken to remove the Rs 1 lakh cap on development works. Some rebate in user charges is also expected for such colonies, according to sources.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi likely to have 200 zero waste colonies by May 2027
New Delhi: In its latest waste management report submitted to chief minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi has outlined plans to add 100 more areas to the list of zero waste colonies by May 2026. It aims to process an additional 25 tonnes of waste per day. Another 100 colonies are expected to be included by May 2027. Currently, Delhi has 633 certified zero waste areas, including 593 colonies, group housing societies, residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and 40 institutes, collectively segregating and processing compost waste of around 100 tonnes on a daily basis. Although the initiative was launched in Sept 2022 under "Swachhta Abhiyan", progress appears modest relative to Delhi's total of over 1,800 colonies, in addition to unauthorised and village areas. Civic officials attribute the slow pace to a lack of space to set up logistics for waste segregation and composting , behavioural issues, a lack of seriousness in segregating waste, and stringent criteria required for zero waste certification. In a zero waste colony, garbage is segregated into wet waste, dry waste, sanitary, domestic hazardous and e-waste. Processing of waste is done within the colony premises and then wet waste is disposed of through decentralised composting and dry waste through authorised recyclers. "To motivate people to become part of the initiative, we introduced the concept of 'Harit Mitra' and the 'Sahbhagita' scheme in 2022 which included incentivising or felicitating RWAs. Harit Mitras are basically responsible for the maintenance of gardens and parks adopted by RWAs and in situ wet waste composting. In Sahbhagita areas, 100% waste segregation and 100% composting of the wet waste is done within the colony. Further, it ensures 100% recycling of recyclable dry waste and 100% handling of the remaining dry waste by MCD or its authorised agencies," said an official. Sahbhagita colonies are incentivised by utilising 10% of the property tax collected or a maximum rebate of Rs 1 lakh for taking up work at the recommendation of the local RWAs. This incentive shall be available only if the RWA concerned achieves at least 90% property tax compliance in the area under it. MCD currently has 338 Sahbhagita colonies and 255 Harit Mitra colonies. "We have given targets to each zone to add more planned areas or group housing societies," said the official. Officials claimed that the concept would be economically as well as ecologically effective for the capital, as it would reduce the cost of collection and transportation, and pressure on landfills would be reduced. "But tapping the entire city is a big challenge unless we get cooperation from the residents. That's why no deadline is given for covering the entire Delhi," the official explained. Residents said that they raised their concerns over the conditions for giving incentives. "Achieving a zero waste colony is not an easy thing because in a colony there are hundreds of houses and not everyone is willing to contribute dedicatedly every day in providing segregated waste. Also, RWAs need to engage dedicated staff, space for processing waste, monitor operations, and arrange for alternatives in case composting plants, etc. , won't work. In comparison, the terms and conditions set up by MCD to incentivise those working hard are difficult to achieve," said a resident of IP Extension. Ruby Makhija, of Navjiwan Vihar Colony, which is among the first few zero waste colonies in Delhi, stated that they met with senior officials after which a decision was taken to remove the Rs 1 lakh cap on development works. Some rebate in user charges is also expected for such colonies, according to sources.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Clean, new Bengaluru is DCM's vision
BENGALURU: Greater Bengaluru will come into existence in a few days, and promises to be a city with a new, clean look. Through the Swachhta Abhiyan, garbage will be disposed of and a clean Bengaluru will be built, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar declared on Monday, at the foundation laying ceremony of a 4MLD capacity ground-level reservoir in Pulakeshi Nagar assembly constituency. 'Bengaluru is being given a new look through Greater Bengaluru. It will be launched in two or three days, and immediately after that, a cleanliness campaign will be started. The public can call the corporation helpline to report garbage lying on roads, and it will be cleaned up. A clean Bengaluru will be created,' he said. The DCM, who was on city rounds covering areas of Mosque Road, Fraser Town and other areas in Pulakeshi Nagar assembly segment, said Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board's reservoir in the constituency will help about 30,000 houses and 3.50 lakh people. 'In this area, Rs 130crore will be spent on roads, Rs 43crore on flyovers, Rs 320crore on ward development, and Rs 650crore on a new flyover. Your property records will be digitized and sent to your doorstep free of cost. This will be done in a big way soon,' Shivakumar announced. He stated that local MLA AC Srinivas was pressuring the government to build a school and hospital in this constituency. 'Wherever the MLA finds land or if there is old school land, I am committed to building a new school. The corporation is also looking for land to construct a hospital,' he said. White-topping should last over 30 years: DKS Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stressed that the white-topping of roads being undertaken by the BBMP should be so good that they should last for at least 30 years. 'This is why frequent inspections (of roads) are being done,' he said after inspecting road works in various parts of the city on Monday. 'We do not inspect what officials show us. We inspect where I tell you to.' Asked about his statement that Bengaluru's garbage disposal has become a mafia, he said, 'The court has dismissed the stay order on garbage disposal tenders. The court has allowed the tender to be called within four months. We will do this and take up the garbage disposal work. We have documents showing some people have submitted tenders sitting in one house. But we will provide clean governance and build a clean Bengaluru.' Asked about the flood situation during the rainy season, he said, 'Precautionary measures have been taken to manage the situation during the rainy season. The officials and I are alert.' ENS
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bengaluru to get a new look with ‘Swachhata Abhiyan'
Bengaluru: 'Greater Bengaluru will come into existence in a few days. Then, through the Swachhta Abhiyan, a clean Bengaluru will be built by disposing garbage in the city. Through this, Bengaluru will be given a new look,' said DCM DK Shivakumar. DCM DK Shivakumar spoke at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a 4 MLD capacity reservoir by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board in Pulakeshinagar assembly constituency on Monday. 'The project that was laid today will provide water to about 30,000 houses and 2.50 lakh people. In this area, 130 crores will be spent on roads, 43 crores on flyovers, 320 crores on other ward development, a new flyover at a cost of 650 crores, your property records will be digitized and sent to your doorstep free of cost. This will be done in a big way soon. A trust map project will be implemented to avoid having to go to the office to get planning permission to build a house in an area of 50X80,' he said. 'Bengaluru is being given a new look through Greater Bengaluru. It will be launched in two to three days. Immediately after that, a cleanliness campaign will be launched in Bengaluru. Wherever the public tells about garbage in Bengaluru by calling the corporation's helpline, the corporation will clean it. In this way, a clean Bengaluru will be created,' he said. 'We have been delivering on our promises. If there is a government that has fulfilled its promises properly, it is the only one that is Congress-led. When the BJP government was in power earlier, did they promise to deposit Rs 15 lakh in your account and give you alms? We have given this guarantee scheme because the prices of essential commodities have sky-rocketed and incomes have plummeted under the BJP government. We have given this scheme so that your life can run smoothly amidst the price hike,' he said. 'Srinivas used to say, 'Build a school and a hospital in this constituency.' DK Shivakumar is committed to building a new school wherever the MLAs find land or if there is an old school land, give it to them. The corporation is also looking for land for the construction of a hospital,' he assured. 'Ambedkar said that for the progress of society, women should also progress. All castes, religions, and constitutions should be protected and justice should be provided to all classes through the constitution. AC Srinivas has entered the history page of this constituency through the water works project being carried out today. Srinivas is implementing this project to provide permanent drinking water to your homes,' he said. 'There is strength in unity. Congress tries to unite everyone. But BJP is trying to divide everyone. Srinivas is trying to solve your problems. There are many poor people in this constituency. Our government is here to help you in your life,' he said. 'Just recently, they have come forward to supply tanker water to every house for Rs 650 through the Cauvery, Sanchari Cauvery project. This project has been implemented to prevent tanker water mafia. Through this project, pure Cauvery water is being supplied to every house. After I came to power, the Cauvery fifth phase project has been implemented. Then, an additional 6 TMC of water has been provided to supply to Bangalore. In this way, drinking water can be supplied to Bangalore for the next 30-40 years,' he said. Now, treated water is being supplied to the lakes of Nelamangala and Kolar. Now, only Rs 1,000 can be paid to get Cauvery water connection for small houses. In the last assembly elections, the people of this constituency stood behind AC Srinivas and gave us the strength that you gave us by winning 136 seats. During the Lok Sabha elections, you blessed the Congress party by voting for it without wavering. I have come here to repay this debt of yours,' he said. 'God does not give blessings or curses. He only gives opportunities. What matters is what we do when we get the opportunity. After Srinivas became an MLA, he would come to me at least three times a week and discuss your constituency. He would keep mentioning issues like drinking water, sewage, and roads. He would not talk about the five guarantee schemes that we had given. He would only talk about the work that needs to be done in his constituency,' he said.
