Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Government, M.B
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Why in news
Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Government, M.B. Rajesh, announced a plan to make Kerala India's first dumpsite-free state within two years through a comprehensive waste management strategy.
Background
The state plan includes biomining at existing dumpsites and the construction of four new waste treatment plants in Kannur, Brahmapuram, Palakkad, and Kollam. The Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) program collected 1.52 lakh tonnes of waste last year.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHaritha Karma Sena (HKS) collected 1.52 lakh tonnes of waste in Kerala last year
- PlaceFour new waste treatment plants are planned for Kannur, Brahmapuram, Palakkad, and Kollam
- FactEight cities from Kerala were featured among the 100 cleanest cities in India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the efficacy of decentralized waste management models in achieving urban sustainability and environmental goals in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational bottleneck: High logistical costs of door-to-door collection in geographically dispersed rural-urban fringes
- Technical feasibility: Challenges in biomining legacy waste and ensuring long-term viability of decentralized treatment units
Keywords: Decentralized waste management · Biomining · Circular economy · Urban sanitation · Waste-to-wealth
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