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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the thesis entitled “SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN VIDISHA,
MADHYA PRADESH” submitted by Ms. VIJAYA SAXENA, Roll No. 180106230005 in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Technology degree in
Environmental Engineering at the Mewar University, Gangrar Chittorgarh is an authentic work
carried out by her under my supervision and guidance.
To the best of my knowledge, the matter embodied in the thesis has not been submitted to any
other University/Institute for the award of any Degree.
Date : (Govind Singh Chouhan) Asst. Prof. Dept. of Civil Engineering Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh
By VIJAYA SAXENA A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Mewar university gangrar, in Partial Fulfilment for M.TECH. (Environmental engineering) Feb. 2021
This thesis considers the solid waste management system in vidisha, Madhya pradesh, India,
in order to develop a framework for sustainable solid waste management in future.
The objectives of this thesis are:
To explain the present waste management system and practices in Vidisha.
To spot factors that influence waste management in Vidisha.
To assess the newly proposed solid waste management system.
To propose recommendations for development of a sustainable solid waste management
system. The objectives were addressed primarily through semi-structured interviews and
discussions with various stakeholders along side non-participatory method tools. The study
analyzed the present solid waste management system and identified the strengths and
therefore the weaknesses of the system. It was observed that the current solid waste
management system practiced in Vidisha is unsustainable. There is no provision for the
segregation of waste. The collection and transportation of waste is insufficient and
inappropriate. Officially, there is no provision for composting or recycling of the waste.
Majority of the waste is dumped in open land fill and other people aren't involved in solid
waste deciding process or the solid waste management system. Further, the study also
analyzed the newly proposed solid waste management system. It was found that the newly
proposed system is better than the existing system; the new proposal outlines a framework
of two stream waste segregation system. The proposed waste collection and transportation is
an improvement on the present system. Composting of biodegradable waste is a
crucial feature of the proposal. For developing a sustainable solid waste management system
for the longer term. Some of these recommendations are:
making process.
Promotion of reduction, reuse and recycling.
Promotion of community based composting.
Doorstep collection of segregated waste.
Responsible bureaucracy.
The thesis summarizes that the current solid waste management system is not sustainable.
The proposed system can be improved on following the list of recommendations mentioned
in the thesis. The thesis concludes that people in Vidisha municipal area are willing to
participate and contribute towards the development of a sustainable system. Finally, a set of
recommendations have been provided for laying the foundation towards sustainable solid
waste management system in Vidisha municipal area.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
In a developing country, the issues related to solid waste management are more acute. Lack of monetary resources and infrastructure to affect solid waste creates a vicious cycle; lack of resources results in inferiority of service provision which results in fewer people willing to buy said services, which successively further erodes the resource base then on. The problem is further complicated by rapid climb in population and urbanization, which adds greatly to the quantity of waste being generated and to the demand for waste retrieval service in municipal areas. However, more often than not, a rise in population isn't matched with an equal increase in revenue for the local municipalities for waste management). Besides this, rapid urbanization means rapid climb of shanty dwelling units that are largely unplanned for, and increase the waste, health, and hygiene problems. Another significant factor that contributes to the matter of solid wastes during a developing country scenario is that the lack of proper collection and transportation facilities. Improper planning including rapid climb of population and urbanization serves to feature congestion in streets, and as a result the waste collection vehicles cannot reach such places, thus allowing filth to build up over time. Lack of monetary resources, at times, leads to improper or no transportation vehicles for waste disposal adding another dimension to the ever rising cycle of problems In any developing country, the threats posed by improper handling and disposal of solid wastes (though often ignored) contribute to the high level of two mortality and morbidity .Human and ecosystem health is also threatened due to improper handling of solid wastes.
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This study was conducted in the Vidisha city in the state of Madhya pradesh, India, located near the state capital Bhopal. The study area lies in India. Vidisha municipality, is located between 23º31‟33.74” N Latitude and 77º48‟39.31”E Longitudes. the elevation of Vidisha is 423.78 meters (1390.34feet) Vidisha town covers an area of 7371 sq. km (2,846 sq mi) & Density is 200/km^2 (519/semi and major soil type is black cotton. The average annual rainfall (mm) is 1135.5. Vidisha has 36 wards. The population of Vidisha is 1458875.
The purpose of this thesis was to examine the solid waste management system in Vidisha municipal area, Madhya pradesh, India, in order to develop a framework for sustainable solid waste amazement in future. Within this context the objectives of this thesis To describe and explain the present waste management system and practices in Vidisha municipal area, to identify the factors that influence waste management in the Vidisha city to assess the new solid waste management system being proposed by the Vidisha municipality, and to propose recommendations for development of a sustainable solid waste management system.
I used Vidisha municipality as a case study. The research objectives were met through the collection of primary data through interviews, workshops, and literature review. Secondary data was used (wherever available) to further enhance the understanding and to verify the quality of information gathered. Methods used for the study involved open-ended interviews with different stake holders, which allowed the study to include a spread of views on the waste problem. Secondary was used for cross checking the findings wherever necessary and available. Current management practice was assessed in consultation with the local people, municipal administration, and district authorities. Data were collected through direct observation by the researcher as well. By doing so, this study has been able to find out the nature and characteristics of waste management system; along with other strengths/constraints of the current waste management system (detailed methods have been discussed in Chapter 3).
There are certain limitations to this study, originating from the ground situations including: political in stability, lack of baseline data. Researcher bias: I was born and brought up in Vidisha, and I was thus quite familiar with the situation prevailing within the study area vis-á- vis solid waste management. Therefore, I could understand the context of my objectives easily and I could place myself in the mindset of the people, while remaining a non-participant observer. Further, I am familiar with the language, culture and custom of the place;
According to the record dated 2.1.2011, the total population of Vidisha has increased to 1, 55,951. Population between 2001 and 2011 and increase of about 24.30% has been reported in the district. 31,627 Residential home / premises distributed in 36 wards.
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Projection of population and solid waste Launch parameters
Year 2019
Year 2024
Year 2029
Year 2034
Year 2039
Year 2044
Year 2049
Population 188982 212498 238682 267950 300816 338490 380853
Number of Family
Per daySolid Quantity of waste
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This thesis is organized in six chapters. These are introduction; Chapter 2 consists of the literature related to solid waste management in developing countries. Chapter 3 outlines the study methods. In chapter 4 the study area is described in detail as is the current waste management system. Chapter 5 outlines the considerations for the development of solid waste management in Vidisha municipality area and Chapter 6 provides the summary, conclusions and recommendations.
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harmful impacts of human activities on the environment. The goal of achieving sustainable development can thus, be incorporated in solid waste management as follows: to protect environmental health, to promote the quality of the urban environment, to support the efficiency and productivity of the economy, to generate employment and income, and to ensure and promote, health, hygiene and sanitation to people from all walks of life.
Solid waste is broadly comprised of non-hazardous domestic, commercial and industrial refuse including household organic waste, hospital and institutional garbage, street sweepings, and construction wastes ( Zerboc 2003 ).
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Several studies have shown that growing urban population results in huge increase in waste generation ( Schübeler 1996, Rapten 1998, Medina 2002, Zerboc 2003, Zurbrugg 2003). specially in case of developing country scenario, the speed of waste generation far exceeds the infrastructural provision. ( Chakrabarti and Sarkhel 2003 ). The insufficiency of services results in the deterioration of the urban environment within the sort of water, air, and land pollution; which not only poses risks to human health but to the environment also ( Medina 2002 ).
