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Delhi Deploys 1,000 Machines to Tackle Waste Crisis
17 Oct
Summary
- Delhi generates 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, processing only half.
- 1,000 mechanical litter-picking machines to be deployed citywide.
- New waste-to-energy plants and e-waste centers are planned.
New Delhi is intensifying its efforts to manage the approximately 15,000 metric tonnes of waste it generates each day, with current processing capacity falling short.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new waste transfer station and launched a drive to deploy 1,000 mechanical litter-picking machines. These machines will be distributed across all 250 Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards to enhance cleaning operations.
The government is developing a 15-30 year plan to address waste management, including setting up new waste-to-energy plants, expanding existing facilities, and establishing e-waste and biogas centers.
In addition to the litter pickers, 35 women drivers have been appointed for waste collection. The city is also receiving machinery, equipment, and funds to ensure daily waste is processed on the same day.
Special initiatives like 'Arpan' centers for old clothes and immersion kiosks for religious materials are also being established to divert waste from landfills and promote reuse and recycling.
