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Workshop on Integrated Waste Management Practices inaugurated
12/13/2024 10:07:23 PM
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 13: Marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable future, a two-day Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Integrated Waste Management Practices (Waste to Wealth) organised by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) and the Regional Urban Development Agency (RUDA), in Jammu on Friday. The Workshop was inaugurated by Ms. Mandeep Kaur, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), J&K, in the presence of Vasu Yadav, IFS, Chairman State Pollution Control Committee Sh. Devansh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Renowned experts, policymakers, and more than 20 Executive Officers from various ULBs across J&K apart from stakeholders from all over the country came together to discuss sustainable waste management strategies and explore innovative solutions for transforming waste into wealth on the first day of the Workshop being held at Hotel Zone by The Park. Besides Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Joint Commissioners, Sanitation Staff of JMC also attended the event.
In her address Ms Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Department, J&K shared how J&K has been steadily progressing in waste management from initial developing mechanism for collection and transportation to creation of processing facilities under SBM 2.0.She broadly highlighted the achievements made by the department so far. In order to ensure the easement rights of adjoining population, bio fencing of the MRFs/ processing of waste sites shall be done. The bio remedial site at Bhagwati nagar shall be turned into botanical garden and same shall be replicated in other ULBs across the UT. She emphasized upon the participant officers to work tirelessly and ensure proper disposal of waste as per govt. policy by the end of 2025.
Vasu Yadav, Chairman State Pollution Control Committee shared his views to collaborate with Urban Local Bodies for enforcing of Pollution Control laws. He stated that lot of improvement in waste disposal is done over the years and hopes to work in coordination with HUDD & Rural Development Department to save the rich aesthetic, wonderful climate of the J&K.
Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner JMC also holding the charge of Mission Director SBM on the occasion stated that there is no scarcity of resources, only will power of the officers of the ULB is required. Moreover he added that recently an agency for IEC activities in whole of the union territory has been empanelled which will be visiting the ULB's. The officers should utilize their services in effective management of waste and enhancing community participation in the Swachhta campaign through Janbhagidari. Consultants and Project Management Units for the solid waste water management shall be hired centrally and they will be helping the ULB's to evolve a mechanism of waste disposal.
Various experts across the country delved into sustainable business models for solid waste management, emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaborations. Case studies from Kerala and Baramati illustrated successful initiatives in dry waste management and circular economy practices. Presentations by start-ups showcased how technology and entrepreneurship are driving innovative solutions in plastic recycling and waste transformation. The workshop was a resounding success, offering participants valuable insights and actionable strategies for tackling waste management challenges. The discussions set the stage for continued collaboration and innovation in the journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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