The Hindu        28.01.2011

Nepal team studies waste management

The successful solid and liquid waste management model practised in Kulithalai with the support of stakeholders and voluntary organisations could be replicated by civic bodies in Nepal, said the visiting Director General, Department of Water and Sewerage, Gajendra Kumar Thakur, here on Wednesday.

Speaking at the conclusion of a two-day exposure visit of the team led by him to Kulithalai in Karur district, Musiri in Tiruchi district, and Nagapattinam districts to study the various aspects of waste management practiced by civic bodies, Mr.Thakur said the endeavour to create awareness among school children, college students, women self help group members, traders, housewives, and government staff was laudable.

Participation

The success of the programme hinged on overall participation, he added.The team visited residential and commercial areas in Kulithalai town limit, Sathyamangalam compost yard, and the vermicompost centre. tion.