To improve the waste management in India, there is not only a need to manage the waste generated but also for the need to reduce the amount of waste being generated. For this people need to made aware of the need for waste management, the challenges faced in the current scenario and the consequences of ignoring it.

Though India has rules enforced to ensure efficient waste collection, it still battles with lack of inadequate waste collection infrastructure, pathetic working condition of sanitation workers and inefficient sorting and recycling systems. We should make better use of technology and address these issues on priority.

At the grassroot level, people should be encouraged to segregate waste while disposing them. The concept of 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) should be promoted to reduce waste generation. Innovative sustainable ideas should be recognised and promoted.

Waste management should be a part of school curriculum and should also be promoted as part of CSR for companies.  The existing waste management laws needs to be followed diligently and the defaulters should be delt strictly.

Waste management is not only the duty of the government, it is a collective responsibility of all the citizens.