Minister for Local Self Governments and Excise M.B
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Why in news
Minister for Local Self Governments and Excise M.B. Rajesh announced the conclusion of a challenging phase in Kerala's waste management, highlighting progress in infrastructure and the KSMART application.
Background
Kerala has established 22,838 material collection facilities and the first Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant is operational at Brahmapuram. The Haritha Karma Sena volunteers collect non-biodegradable waste from 95.99 lakh houses.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHaritha Karma Sena: Volunteers collecting non-biodegradable waste from 95.99 lakh houses in Kerala
- FactMaterial collection facilities in Kerala: Increased to 22,838
- PlaceBrahmapuram: Location of Kerala's first operational Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant
- S&TKSMART application: Digital platform handling over 1.11 crore files for local governance
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralized waste management models and digital governance tools can enhance urban sustainability in states like Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure scaling: Transitioning from waste collection to processing via Compressed Biogas plants
- Digital integration: Reducing administrative turnaround time through KSMART application for public service delivery
- Community mobilization: Leveraging volunteer-led models like Haritha Karma Sena for source-level waste segregation
Keywords: Decentralized waste management · Circular economy · Digital governance · Solid waste management · Public-private-community partnership
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