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Isher Judge Ahluwalia
The writer is chairperson of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and former chairperson of the high-powered expert committee on urban infrastructure and services.
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Use of single-use plastic needs to be minimised, but the larger problem also needs to be attended toSubscriber Only
October 30,2019 00:49:04 AM
Single-use plastic is only part of what is truly a massive challenge, and that is the management of all kinds of plastic waste.
Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Segregation of waste: There is a disturbing pushback against this effortSubscriber Only
September 25,2019 01:26:52 AM
Today, New York plans near-zero waste to landfill by 2030, which is in line with our Rules 2000. The difference is that they are working towards it, while we are far from enforcing the Rules.
Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Why we need more facilities like Delhi’s Siri Fort Sports ComplexSubscriber Only
August 28,2019 01:33:13 AM
The Siri Fort complex seems to be meeting a crucial need of the residents of South Delhi for a place to walk, play, swim and to engage with each other. It is well maintained, well managed and has succeeded in creating a sense of pride in those who use it regularly.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Cities At Crossroads: A better blueprint for the citySubscriber Only
July 31,2019 01:21:46 AM
There needs to be in place a clear roadmap for the planning of metropolitan cities.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Not just pipes and tankersSubscriber Only
June 27,2019 01:00:51 AM
A compact between the Centre and states is necessary to address India’s water-related challenges. This should involve local governments and communities of water users
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
In his second term, Modi can ensure better urbanisation through greater devolution of power, and financesSubscriber Only
May 29,2019 02:50:19 AM
State governments have the principal responsibility for urban development. But in order to deliver, they can and should ensure that city governments are sufficiently empowered to get the job done. The state governments need to decentralise, devolve and empower the cities.
Wed, May 29, 2019
Cities At Crossroads: Small shows the waySubscriber Only
April 24,2019 00:05:07 AM
Transformation of the municipal solid waste scenario in Tamil Nadu highlights the importance of a systems approach and the role of leadership.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Challenge of managing solid waste in our cities requires community engagementSubscriber Only
April 03,2019 00:34:30 AM
Vellore, with a population of five lakh, has been a trailblazer in decentralised management of solid waste and sending no waste to landfills. It has earned the remarkable distinction of getting its residents to separate wet waste from dry waste.
Wed, Apr 03, 2019
Cities at crossroads: Small town, cleaner futureSubscriber Only
February 27,2019 00:05:58 AM
Big cities should learn how to implement waste separation effectively from small, mid-sized Indian cities.
Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environmentSubscriber Only
January 30,2019 00:07:50 AM
WtE plants in India burn mixed waste. The presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons like PVC results in the release of dioxins and furans when the waste is burnt at less than 850 degree C. Appropriate filtering mechanisms need to be installed to control such dangerous emissions.
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
The afterlife of e-goodsSubscriber Only
December 26,2018 00:05:17 AM
A rapidly growing e-waste crisis needs rapid official decision-making, time-bound responses.
Wed, Dec 26, 2018
The three bin solutionSubscriber Only
November 28,2018 01:40:03 AM
Hazardous, wet and dry domestic waste must be separated. The primary responsibility lies with consumers.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Recycle and buildSubscriber Only
October 24,2018 00:14:02 AM
A proactive effort from municipalities and citizens towards recycling of construction and demolition waste will go a long way in curbing pollution.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Building from debrisSubscriber Only
September 26,2018 00:49:07 AM
Construction and demolition waste is an environment and public health hazard. Its recycle and reuse offers a sustainable solution
Wed, Sep 26, 2018
Cities at crossroads: No more cover-upsSubscriber Only
August 29,2018 00:42:41 AM
Municipal authorities are opting for capping as a solution to the problem of mixed waste at dumpsites. Bio-remediation and bio-mining may be more desirable.
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Cities At Crossroads: Managing the run-offSubscriber Only
August 01,2018 00:18:54 AM
An IIT Delhi report offers important pointers on how to ensure a smooth drainage system in the capital using its natural waterways.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Ripples of reform in DhakaSubscriber Only
June 27,2018 00:26:46 AM
Bangladesh capital’s transformation of the water services sector, that connects the urban poor to the piped network, has lessons for cities in India
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
Cities at Crossroads: Who pays to save this lake?Subscriber Only
May 30,2018 00:05:46 AM
Bengaluru waterbody, Jakkur, restored by a citizen’s initiative, now stands to be deprived of water by a power plant, raising questions about making environmentally sound practices economically viable.
Wed, May 30, 2018
Cities at Crossroads: Bring back the lakesSubscriber Only
April 25,2018 00:29:41 AM
Citizen action on rejuvenation of water bodies is gathering momentum in Bengaluru and is making a difference on the ground.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
What urban waste has to do with global warmingSubscriber Only
February 07,2018 00:15:16 AM
Recycling, composting and biomethanation will not only make landfills unnecessary, they will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Wed, Feb 07, 2018
Segregation must begin at homeSubscriber Only
December 27,2017 00:15:28 AM
The middle and upper-income classes ought to recognise their critical role in the solid waste management chain and live up to it
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
Cities at Crossroads: Perils of plastics wasteSubscriber Only
November 29,2017 00:30:40 AM
A sustainable way forward is to minimise consumption of single use plastic items, create awareness about the use of appropriate grade of plastic, and emphasise the importance of recycling and reuse.
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
Cities at crossroads: Don’t waste the possibilitiesSubscriber Only
October 25,2017 00:30:09 AM
Use of plastic to lay roads shows the way. Initiatives in states like Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh are worth emulating.
Wed, Oct 25, 2017
From waste to healthSubscriber Only
September 27,2017 00:26:31 AM
Compost from biodegradable municipal solid waste will simultaneously clean up our cities and improve agricultural productivity and soil quality of our farms
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Lakes of fireSubscriber Only
August 30,2017 00:52:57 AM
The froth spewing from them in Bengaluru is a symptom of a pervasive urban problem — the discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
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