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Delhi Colony's 'Anupam' Tag: Not a Rename, But Green Initiative
16 May
Summary
- Jor Bagh has not been renamed, but received an 'Anupam' sustainability tag.
- The tag recognizes colonies achieving high standards of sustainable living.
- Colonies must achieve 100% waste segregation and on-site waste processing.
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal clarified on Saturday that Jor Bagh has not been renamed 'Anupam Colony'. The announcement caused initial confusion, with some mistakenly believing the colony's name had changed. Chahal explained that 'Anupam' is an official certification tag awarded to colonies demonstrating exceptional sustainable living practices.
The 'Anupam Colony' initiative is a model project by NDMC focused on decentralised waste management. Colonies must meet stringent criteria, including achieving 100% waste segregation at the source and processing wet and horticultural waste on-site through composting units. Minimizing waste sent to landfills and employing mechanised cleaning systems are also key requirements.
This certification signifies a colony's progress in self-sustained waste management rather than any administrative alteration. Jor Bagh now joins other NDMC colonies that have received the 'Anupam' tag, including New Moti Bagh, Kaka Nagar, Bapu Dham, and Aradhana Cooperative Housing Society. The formal declaration and a tree plantation drive are scheduled for Sunday.
