Project: Solid Waste Management Survey (Rishra)

Participated in a crucial survey initiative by CEE and SUDA to assess and improve solid waste management practices in Rishra Municipality, Hooghly.

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Surveys Conducted

100

The Challenge: Ineffective Waste Management

Despite the existence of solid waste management laws in India, visible mismanagement of waste, particularly in urban areas like cities and towns, remained a persistent issue. Improper disposal and accumulation of waste pose significant environmental and public health risks.

Recognizing the gap between policy and practice, the Center for Environment Education (CEE) and the State Urban Development Authority (SUDA) initiated a survey to gather ground-level data on waste management practices to inform better strategies.

Our Role: Data Collection & Support

Our organization contributed to this important initiative by undertaking the field survey component within a specific municipality.

Project Objectives (Our Contribution)

  • Gather accurate data on household waste management practices within Rishra Municipality.
  • Support the broader CEE/SUDA goal of understanding existing challenges in waste management.
  • Provide reliable field data to contribute to the development of effective waste management guidelines.

Core Activity (Methodology)

  • Successfully conducted 100 detailed surveys covering waste generation, segregation, and disposal practices within the designated survey area of Rishra Municipality.
  • Collaborated closely with CEE and SUDA following their survey protocols and guidelines.

Project Scope & Details

Year:
2019
Survey Period:
December 6 - 10 & December 24, 2019
Location:
Rishra Municipality, Hooghly, West Bengal
Collaboration:
Center for Environment Education (CEE), State Urban Development Authority (SUDA)
Our Role:
Field Survey Execution (100 Surveys)

Project Context Gallery

While specific photos of the survey process are unavailable, these images represent the context of the project. (Replace placeholders).

Survey Area Context

Survey Area Context

Illustrating the urban environment of Rishra Municipality where the surveys were conducted.

Collaboration Representation

Collaboration Representation

Symbolic representation of the collaboration with CEE and SUDA.

Impact & Contribution

The primary outcome of this collaborative survey effort was the development of informed waste management guidelines by the relevant authorities (CEE/SUDA).

  • Data-Driven Guidelines: Our contribution of 100 detailed surveys provided valuable ground-level data that directly informed the formulation of these guidelines.
  • Support for Policy Making: By participating, we supported a critical process aimed at improving the practical implementation of solid waste management policies in urban West Bengal.
  • Enhanced Understanding: The survey helped create a clearer picture of household waste practices, enabling authorities to design more targeted and effective interventions.

This project highlights the importance of collaborative data collection in bridging the gap between environmental policy and effective on-ground implementation.

Continuing Relevance

While our active participation concluded with the survey completion in 2019, the data gathered and the resulting guidelines continue to be relevant for ongoing solid waste management efforts in Rishra and potentially other municipalities. This project served as a valuable contribution to informed environmental governance.