The Indian Express           01.08.2013

PMC set to replicate zero garbage model in 20 electoral panels

The civic body along with Janwani, a social initiative of MCCIA, had created a zero garbage ward model for Katraj. The model not only helped dispose off waste locally but also minimised transport costs to carry waste to processing plants at Uruli Devachi.

"The PMC has decided to replicate the project in other electoral panels. As part of the phase I, the work has started in 11 electoral panels. Janwani will act as a facilitator," said Suresh Jagtap, joint municipal commissioner.

To spread awareness and ensure participation of citizens, all the information related to the project has been uploaded on www.janwani.org. The website gives details about demographics of each electoral panel, doorstep waste collection, segregation percentage, and ghanta gadi route maps. This will ensure transparency and also help receive feedback on the project, he added.

"At Janwani, our approach is to provide research-based solutions which are economically viable, environment-friendly and socially justified. We are working towards synergysing noble instincts of stakeholders to improve the waste management system and thereby the environment. We look forward to receive their active participation," said Arun Firodia, member of governing board, Janwani.

MCCIA member Ravi Pandit said Janwani has launched an unique forum to bring the city-based NGOs and companies on a common platform and facilitate corporate funding.

It will help companies identify credible NGOs working in relevant areas of interests within social sector. The objective is to improve access of NGOs to corporate funding and help corporate groups learn about works of various NGOs, he added.