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Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indore zoo to become first zero waste zoological park in India
Indore: Indore's Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya is set to manage all its waste, approximately 500 kg daily, within its premises to claim the title of India's first 'Zero Waste' Zoological to IMC commissioner Shivam Verma, pits will be constructed within the zoo campus to dispose of various types of waste generated, including food waste, horticulture waste, and dry waste. The Nadep pit technique will also be used to create compost from green waste, which will then be used for gardening within the zoo. Furthermore, dry waste will be segregated into seven different categories and sent for recycling."This pioneering initiative is being supported by Godrej Products Limited under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Additionally, Feedback Foundation will provide hand-holding support at the zoo, which includes training and monitoring of sanitation workers for waste processing and treatment," the commissioner his delight over this ambitious project, he stated that it will bring another significant achievement to Indore in the field of cleanliness and set an example for other zoological parks. He directed officials to complete this work in a timely manner."This step will not only make the zoo cleaner and more sustainable but will also provide visitors with a firsthand opportunity to witness the waste processing procedure, thereby increasing awareness about cleanliness. Efforts will also be made to obtain ISO certification for the Zero Waste Zoo ," the in-charge Dr Uttam Yadav added that the zoo is home to around 1,350 inmates, including herbivorous and carnivorous animals, along with birds and reptiles. "Currently, around 500 kg of waste, including food leftovers, grass, and garbage, is generated in the zoo and will be processed inside the premises," he said.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Indore's cleanliness reminds UK tourist of Singapore: ‘India is often seen as dirty, chaotic'
A vlogger's reaction to visiting Indore, India's cleanest city, has created chatter not just among the desi audience but also among foreign social media users. The UK man wrote that the garbage-less road and clean outdoors of the Madhya Pradesh city reminded him of Singapore. 'Welcome to India's cleanest city, Indore! I came here with no idea this city held that title, but it definitely felt like it. Nicknamed the 'Singapore of India,' Indore has been ranked the cleanest city in the country for 7 years in a row,' Daniel Pinto wrote while sharing a video. The clip captures life in Indore. 'It's leading the charge with door-to-door garbage collection, 1,800 CCTV cameras monitoring for littering, and even a garbage café where you can exchange 1kg of plastic for a free meal. Indore isn't just clean — it's a city with purpose, showing the rest of the country what true sustainability looks like!!' he continued. A post shared by Daniel Pinto† | Travel Creator (@ 'Indore is on my Indian bucket list!' a foreign traveller wrote. Another Instagram user added, 'That's amazing. Didn't expect to see that,' A third posted, 'Wow, it's as clean as Singapore.' A fifth commented, 'I don't believe this.' Indore, in its mission to remain spotless and clean, had recently faced an unexpected problem. According to reports, the city's quest for cleanliness left around 2.5 lakh stray dogs facing a food crisis. "Generally 30 to 35 stray dogs are sterilised every day in the city. We have set a target to increase this number to 90. Human resources and other facilities are being increased,' Dr Uttam Yadav, who is heading the city's Animal Birth Control programme, told PTI. "A few years ago, garbage would be piled up at different places, and there were large garbage bins in the city. Stray dogs would rummage through them for food. But now, municipal vehicles collect waste from every house and establishment, and food is not easily available for strays,' he added.
