Gujarat to implement waste management programme at 60 locations
Updated: Mar 04, 2014 03:38:42pm
Ahmedabad, Mar 4 (KNN) The Gujarat Government has announced plans to develop an integrated waste management programme for 60 of its urban local bodies (ULB) of the state.
The project will be implemented by Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited (GUDC) which has plans to address and manage both solid and liquid waste.
The move is to address failure of state ULBs to comply with the order which makes it mandatory for scientific treatment and disposal of solid waste, owing to lack of finance and technical assistance.
The data for waste characterization and waste quantities for each of the ULBs have already been gathered through the state level consultants.
Needless to say, rapid development of the State has resulted into a sharp increase in water demand and the most accessible water resources, such as rivers and shallow aquifers are now almost entirely committed. Alternative water resources are therefore imperative to meet with the ever increasing demand.
With the increase of water usage, the volume of sewage also increases and safe disposal of sewage has become a cause of concern. The appropriate reuse of treated sewage is the obvious and eminent solution. It is the most preferred approach as many parts in the State are not having suitable surface water sources.
If wastewater reuse is exercised properly, the benefits that can be reaped are great and will far outweigh any associated costs. To achieve this concept, eco-friendly, viable and integrated system of waste management is required.
In this regard, GUDC has invited bids from parties to handle the project.
GUDC is positioned to facilitate urban development by assisting state government and existing agencies in formulation of policy, institutional capacity building and project implementation and to assist in the funding and implementation of projects.
It facilitates sustainable development of urban areas, both new and existing, in order to achieve high living standards and growth of economic activities. (KNN/ES)
The project will be implemented by Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited (GUDC) which has plans to address and manage both solid and liquid waste.
The move is to address failure of state ULBs to comply with the order which makes it mandatory for scientific treatment and disposal of solid waste, owing to lack of finance and technical assistance.
The data for waste characterization and waste quantities for each of the ULBs have already been gathered through the state level consultants.
Needless to say, rapid development of the State has resulted into a sharp increase in water demand and the most accessible water resources, such as rivers and shallow aquifers are now almost entirely committed. Alternative water resources are therefore imperative to meet with the ever increasing demand.
With the increase of water usage, the volume of sewage also increases and safe disposal of sewage has become a cause of concern. The appropriate reuse of treated sewage is the obvious and eminent solution. It is the most preferred approach as many parts in the State are not having suitable surface water sources.
If wastewater reuse is exercised properly, the benefits that can be reaped are great and will far outweigh any associated costs. To achieve this concept, eco-friendly, viable and integrated system of waste management is required.
In this regard, GUDC has invited bids from parties to handle the project.
GUDC is positioned to facilitate urban development by assisting state government and existing agencies in formulation of policy, institutional capacity building and project implementation and to assist in the funding and implementation of projects.
It facilitates sustainable development of urban areas, both new and existing, in order to achieve high living standards and growth of economic activities. (KNN/ES)
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