Union Urban Development Ministry has accorded sanction to Rs 44.14 crore integrated solid waste management scheme for Ujjain’s urban areas. The scheme has been sanctioned for small and medium towns under Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme (UIDSSMT). Under the scheme, Rs 35.88 crore will be provided by the Union Government.
The scheme will be implemented in 54 wards of Ujjain city. Under it, waste will be collected door-to-door and disposed of scientifically. Windrow technology will be used for composting under the scheme. Receipts from sale of recover compost will be adjusted against conducting and maintaining the scheme. Provision has been made under the scheme for deriving and using refuse fuel from the waste. The scheme will be implemented in Ujjain city in next 20 months. Initially, a provision to collect waste at a fees of Rs 30 per house, Rs 75 per shop and commercial establishment and Rs 150 per hotel.