GIS for effective waste management in city of Varanasi | Esri India
Waste Management in Urban Settings: A Historical Challenge Disposing of waste in urban settings has been a significant challenge since the earliest urbanization. This issue persisted through the Harappan civilization, the Roman period, the industrial age, and continues in the 21st century. Each era developed its own solutions, such as the Harappans' underground drainage system and the Romans' wagon-based waste collection system. Waste Management in 21st Century Indian Cities Indian cities are urbanizing rapidly, presenting substantial challenges for waste management. Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, faces particular issues due to high urban density and congestion, which hinder the efficiency of solid waste collection. Varanasi Smart City Initiative Under the Smart City Mission, a flagship program of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), solid waste management was identified as a major issue for Varanasi. The mission divided the problem into a...