Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited South Delhi’s ‘Zero Waste Colony’ Navjeevan Vihar. He praised the waste management model here and directed MCD to help RWAs to implement it in other colonies also.
New Delhi : Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu reached Navjeevan Vihar in South Delhi on Tuesday. Here he took stock of the successful model of ‘Zero Waste Colony’. LG praised this initiative of the community and described it as one of the best models in the capital.
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- During his visit, the LG saw the colony’s Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (RRR) centre, decentralized aerobic units that compost waste and strict practices for early waste segregation. He also inspected the rainwater harvesting system installed there.
- Calling it one of the best works of Delhi, he appreciated this wonderful initiative. He said it shows how people together can create a clean, green and sustainable urban environment.
Told about management of ‘earning from waste’
- Emphasizing the need to take this success further, the LG directed the Municipal Corporation (MCD) to encourage and assist other Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to adopt such a self-reliant model, according to a press release.
- To ensure equal development of every area of the city, he directed the MCD to work out ways to create a special fund to implement such zero-waste and composting projects even in colonies that are not as economically strong.
- He also said that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds should also be used systematically to create infrastructure like Aerobuses and RRR centers in these areas.
- Emphasizing on the need for a sea change in the mindset of the people, the Lieutenant Governor said that government agencies alone cannot achieve sustainable waste management. For this, active participation of the public and a deep sense of belonging among the citizens is very important.
- Explaining the importance of team spirit, he said that the journey of ‘earning from waste’ starts from home itself. LG also said that we do not need to look to other cities or countries for solutions, “when such best practices are coming from within our own people.” He appealed to all the RWAs of Delhi to make separating waste at home their first priority. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of the RWAs and the residents.
Colony made this model for 8 years
- The Lieutenant Governor expressed satisfaction that under the active leadership of the community, the colony has maintained this decentralized model for almost eight years and has successfully prevented more than 10 lakh kilograms of waste going to Delhi’s overloaded landfill sites.
- Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Lieutenant Governor said that such collective efforts of RWAs should get all kinds of institutional support and assistance. He appealed to all stakeholders to recognize their legal and environmental responsibilities, use resources judiciously and work together to build a safe, inclusive and world-class ‘Developed Delhi’.
- In a post on He wrote, “Today visited Navjeevan Vihar, an inspiring ‘zero waste colony’ of the capital. Inspected their Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (RRR) centre, decentralized composting units, source-segregation mechanism and locally installed rainwater harvesting system. This wonderful community-led transformation is in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji’s Mission LiFE and Circular Economy under Waste to Wealth initiative.” reflects the principles of.”
- He further said, “I appreciate the dedicated efforts of the RWAs and residents in maintaining this model for almost eight years and successfully diverting more than 10 lakh kilograms of waste from the landfill sites of Delhi.” The LG said that the journey from waste to wealth starts from home. “Sustainable waste management cannot be achieved by government efforts alone; it requires active public participation and lasting behavioral change. I urge RWAs across Delhi to study and adopt this decentralized model, prioritize waste segregation at source, and work collectively towards building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable #ViksitDilli.”