Waste management methods in Karnataka lauded by NITI Aayog

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Bengaluru andMysuruhave been recognised for the use of effective methods in the disposal and management of solid waste, according to the study, ‘Waste-Wise Cities’ conducted by, and theCentre for Science and Environment, New Delhi. While Bengaluru has shown the way in the EMPLOYMENT of Internet and communications technology (ICT) for effective management of solid waste, Mysuru’s pioneering methods in the handling of biodegradable solid waste has been highlighted in the report.

The 244-page report is the compilation of a thorough

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review of the tools and methods utilised for management of waste across 28 cities in 15 states of the country. Bengaluru has been identified as one of the five cities where work is currently under way to improve the efficiency in processing of waste.

Among other ICT tools, Bengaluru civic agencies employ the radio frequency identification (RFID)-based attendance system, geo-tagging of collection routes and a mobile-based application to identify areas vulnerable to indiscriminate dumping of garbage.

The ‘zero-Waste Management‘ Plants set up in each of the zones inMysuru City Corporation(MCC) had proved to be the ‘game changer’, the report pointed out. These plants receive segregated bio-degradable waste from five wards, on Average.