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Evaluating Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) in fringe areas of Vadodara Ruchita Shah1 1Masters of Planning (Urban & Regional Planning), Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
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efficiency and efficacy of garbage management systems. It entails identifying particular areas where adjustments are required and devising methods to address these vulnerabilities in order to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
an urgent issue in the burgeoning informal settlements along the urban fringes. This study aims to address the issues and challenges related to solid waste management in a mixed urban fringe settlement. The collection, storage & disposal of solid waste form the basis of SWM services. While the formal parts of Vadodara receive waste removal services, the informal parts are not being provided with such services. The focus of this study is to evaluate Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) within a mixed urban fringe based on Primary and Secondary data. The genesis of existing scenarios of GVPs along with their risk assessment and effects on the Natural drainage and Sanitation in the areas will be analyzed. Efforts taken by the authorities and their effectiveness are important factors for this study.
1.1. MSWM and Swachh Bharat Mission In 2014, the Indian government launched the Swachh Bharat Mission flagship program to provide basic sanitation services, including toilets, and adopt scientific methods for municipal solid waste collection, processing, and disposal. The mission emphasizes quality, sustainability, and commitment from stakeholders for visible societal change. All Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have the main function of managing municipal solid waste. Despite limited financial resources, technical capacities, and land availability, ULBs plan, implement and monitor all urban service delivery systems, particularly for special wastes such as plastic, biomedical, slaughterhouse, E-waste, waste tires, and lead battery waste. The ULBs are provided with a manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management as a guide to effectively plan, design, implement, and monitor waste management systems over 25 years. The guidance highlights the importance of the environmental and financial sustainability of such systems. The planning process involves adopting an integrated solid waste management hierarchy and preparing short-term and mid-term plans every five years. There is a strong emphasis on inter-departmental coordination and community contributions throughout the manual. It also provides detailed guidance on technical aspects of MSW segregation, collection, and transportation. The guidance includes the requirement for wet, dry, and domestic hazardous waste segregation at the household level as per the SWM Rules. It also includes guidelines on waste collection and transportation systems, segregated secondary storage, appropriate processing and disposal facilities, transfer stations, street sweeping, and resource allocation. It encourages revenue generation and private sector participation and partnerships to ensure the financial viability of these systems. The manual acknowledges the potential for informal sector involvement but recommends that ULBs appropriately recognize their services and focus on their livelihood and health.
Key Words: Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs), Solid waste management (SWM), Vadodara, Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM), Fringe Areas
1. INTRODUCTION With an increase in Population and rapid Urbanization, our nation is facing various developmental challenges. Solid waste Management is one of those major problems that fall under this purview. Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) is crucial not only because of environmental and aesthetic reasons but also for Sustainable Development. An increase in mismanaged solid waste generation leads to numerous issues that affect the livelihood of the people in the cities. According to the Annual report 2020-21 of CPCB, only 95.4% of the total quantity of solid waste generated in the country is collected. Out of this, 50% of the waste is treated and 18.4% is landfilled. Thus 31.7% unaccounted waste of total solid waste generated in the country, is being disposed of unscientifically or illegally. Garbage vulnerable points (GVPs) are those spots or areas where the constant piling up of garbage happens because of the constant dumping of waste by the residents, travellers, or people walking by. It is quite likely that these spots must have had dustbins earlier. Waste management in such areas is a huge challenge. GVPs can have a significant impact on public health and the environment, as they can attract pests and contribute to the spread of disease. By defining and explaining garbage vulnerable points, we hope to increase awareness about current waste
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