Importance has been given to solid waste management in urban areas as part of efforts being made for infrastructure development through PPP mode in MP. Two solid waste management projects of Sagar and Katni have been identified for this. Both projects have been chalked out keeping requirements of next 20 years in view.
The projects identified for Katni district envisages door-to-door waste collection, its transportation and segregation in Katni, Sihora, Barhi, Kaymor and Vijayraghavgarh. The waste will be scientifically treated and disposed of with the help of the facility of Regional Solid Waste Management Institute at Katni. Project’s cost is Rs 35.39 crore.
Operation and maintenance grant of 5 years will be given. After 5 years, these local bodies will be able to bear its expenses through user charge. Under the project, 50 per cent subsidy will be given and 20 percent soft loan will be given to urban bodies through Madhya Pradesh Urban Infrastructure Fund.
At present, these urban areas’ population is 3.21 lakh and 92 MT waste per day is generated there. After 20 years, this population will be 4.41 lakh and quantum of waste will increase to 125 MT.
Sagar, Bina, Khurai, Gadhakota, Rehli, Devri, Banda, Rahatgarh, Shahgarh and Shahpur have been included in the project chalked out for Sagar district. Project’s total cost will be `70.54 crore. At present, population of these urban areas is 7.72 lakh, which will rise to 9.89 lakh after 20 years. In these areas, 185 MT waste per day is generated which will increase to 340 MT.
Sponsoring agency of both projects will be Urban Development and Environment Department and will be implemented by concerning urban bodies. Implementation will be made in design, build, finance, operate and transfer mode.