Examine India’s solid waste management system’s inadequacies.
Emotional intelligence (EI) quietly underpins every facet of human interaction and personal growth. It involves the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions while empathetically understanding and influencing the emotions of others. In today's generation, understanding EI is crucial as it fRead more
Emotional intelligence (EI) quietly underpins every facet of human interaction and personal growth. It involves the ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions while empathetically understanding and influencing the emotions of others. In today’s generation, understanding EI is crucial as it fosters better communication, decision-making, and resilience in the face of challenges. It enables individuals to navigate complex social dynamics, build healthier relationships, and achieve greater overall well-being.
Before its formal recognition, people coped with EI intuitively, relying on life experiences and societal norms. However, the modern emphasis on mental health and interpersonal skills has highlighted EI’s profound impact. It empowers individuals to handle stress effectively, adapt to changes, and foster a supportive environment for themselves and others. By integrating EI into education and professional development, society can nurture more emotionally intelligent leaders and communities, thereby fostering a more compassionate and cohesive world. Understanding and cultivating EI is not just a personal asset but a vital societal need in fostering empathy, understanding, and collective well-being.
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India generates over 1,50,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) per day. The per capita waste generation in Indian cities ranges from 200 grams to 600 grams per day. Only about 75-80% of the municipal solid waste gets collected and only 22-28% of this waste is processed and treated. Current systRead more
India generates over 1,50,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) per day. The per capita waste generation in Indian cities ranges from 200 grams to 600 grams per day. Only about 75-80% of the municipal solid waste gets collected and only 22-28% of this waste is processed and treated. Current systems in India cannot cope with the volumes of waste generated by an increasing urban population. This has an adverse impact on public health, the environment and the economy. To address these concerns, understanding the shortcomings in solid waste management system in the country is a prerequisite; the following can be highlighted in this context:
At collection level:
At treatment or processing level:
At disposal level:
At society level:
As of now there is indifference in citizens and lack of contribution of people towards waste management. The importance of segregation and recycling is not well understood.
At administrative and policy level:
These shortcomings prove to be a major hindrance in the waste management in India. In this context, new Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), 2016 may improve SWM system in India as it promotes segregation at source, user fee for collection, compost marketing, promotion of waste to energy etc.
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