Local governance of solid waste management- A case study of Ludhiana city ( Punjab), India
- Man & Development
- 42(2), Jun, 2020: p.57-74
Solid waste management is one of the fundamental and essential services profived by local bodies in India. The efficient waste management results in public health protection.; environment sustainability; economic development by providing for waste disposal services; ensuring quality life to the public; and lastly, it generates income and employment in the sector itself. On the other hand, inefficient waste practices lead to serious environmental and health implication in the country. – Reproduced
Solid waste management, Swachh bharat abhiyan, Waste segregation, Dry waste, Wet waste, Door-to-door collection, Community bin system, Landfill sites.