Transformative evaluation of solid and liquid waste management assets in Gujarat under SBM-G
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Date
2024
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MICA
Abstract
The project was based in Uttarsanda Village of Kheda District, Gujarat. Uttarsanda, a village in Nadiad Taluka in Kheda district of Gujarat state is a smart village and the first among many to have built a sustainable infrastructure of drainage, transport and security systems. It is a model village under the Swachh Bharat Mission which means that Uttarsanda is ODF+ with Black and Grey water Treatment plants, and visual cleanliness in the village. To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) Initiative on solid and liquid waste management (SWLM) in Uttarsanda Village. The evaluation focuses on assessing the existing waste management practices, infrastructure
deficiencies, community awareness and participation, environmental and health concerns, and challenges in policy implementation.We conducted quantitative research to assess the characterization of the village and
comprehend the extent to which the Swachh Bharat Mission has been executed. In addition, we employed qualitative research techniques such as interviews and observations to provide insight into the practical implementation of government initiatives. Furthermore, we conducted ethnographic research to gain a comprehensive understanding of Uttarsanda’s cultural aspects.
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Villages : Uttarsanda, District: Kheda, State: Gujarat
Keywords
Rural immersion project, solid and liquid waste management