waste management

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 ...