South Eastern Railway to outsource garbage collection
South Eastern Railway Workshop, Kharagpur is planning to outsource shop floor cleaning and removal of garbage from electrical shops. The... Read More
Converting garbage into organic manure
Suresh Kumar Sundarani, the Municipal Commissioner of Durg in Chhattisgarh, has not only succeeded in disposing off garbage of the city but also found novel ways of generating revenue for the municipal body by converting the garbage into organic manure.
Municipal Waste Management Models Outsourcing Under Scrutiny
It is less than a decade since the Municipal Corporations across India began outsourcing their support services like collection, processing and disposal of waste. The tried and tested methods of waste management through outsourcing have helped create models at various levels. In an exclusive round table meet, civic officials from five Corporations discussed the successes and failures in handling waste.
The recycling business
This business is a profitable proposal not just for business houses, but also for senior citizens and children alike, says Vithal Venkatesh Kamat, Executive Chairman & MD, Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd
Green toilets for trains
After the successful installation of controlled discharge toilet system (CDTS) in 400 coaches, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce... Read More
MCD’s new garbage drive
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has purchased white and green dustbins for every household at a cost of र50... Read More
‘Treat the city like your home’
Cleanliness is my obsession, says Television hostess Mini Mathur