waste management

October 1, 2026 4:20 PM

From kitchen scraps to public parks: How India is turning waste into wealth

India’s approach to waste management is gradually moving beyond collection and disposal towards recovery, reuse and resource creation. From kitchen scraps turned into compost to invasive aquatic plants transformed into handicrafts, initiatives across the country are demonstrating how materials once considered waste can support livelihoods, improve public spaces and contribute to a circular economy. The shift builds on the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014 to promote cleanliness, b...

September 28, 2026 10:07 AM

Organic waste finds new life as fuel, electricity and manure under Swachh Bharat Mission

Organic waste across several parts of the country is being converted into clean fuel, electricity and organic manure as waste-to-energy initiatives gain momentum under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Launched in October 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission has focused on scientific management of municipal solid waste. With the evolution of the mission, organic waste is increasingly being treated as a resource for generating clean energy. Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, different cities and instit...

April 16, 2026 1:16 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Ministry rolls out Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, focus on waste management

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday launched Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a fortnight-long cleanliness drive aimed at promoting the spirit of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and fostering a clean and healthy work environment. The programme was launched a day ahead of its scheduled date due to the ongoing Parliament session. On the occasion, Secretary of the Ministry, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, administered the Swachhata Pledge to officers and officials. Addressing the gathering, he stressed the nee...

April 16, 2025 4:02 PM

Karad sets benchmark in sanitary waste management with 100% safe disposal

Karad, a small city in Maharashtra’s Satara district, has achieved 100% segregation, collection, and processing of sanitary and biomedical waste, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on Wednesday. According to the statement, the city collects an average of 300 to 350 kg of sanitary waste daily—including sanitary napkins, diapers, and other hygiene products—from hospitals, clinics, households, and public facilities. Women-led groups have played a key role in spreading aware...

March 5, 2025 10:59 PM

Jaipur Declaration unanimously adopted at 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum

The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 'Jaipur Declaration' by participating member countries. The declaration outlines key strategies to enhance resource efficiency, promote sustainable material consumption, and strengthen waste management systems across the region. A major highlight of the forum was India’s proposal to establish the ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3), a multi-stakeholder global alliance ...