The Indian Express 01.08.2013
PMC set to replicate zero garbage model in 20 electoral panels
garbage model in 20 electoral panels to ensure waste is disposed of
within its jurisdiction. This will reduce the burden on processing
plants at the dumping sites.
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.