Comprehensive Analysis of Waste Management Practices in India
Volume 1, Issue 2, Article Number: 252003 (2025)
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Monika Rathi1,* | Rupali Bhouradia2
1Research Scholar, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Newai, Rajasthan, India, 304021
2Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Newai, Rajasthan, India, 304021
*Corresponding Author: monikarathi494@gmail.com
Received: 04 August 2025 | Revised: 28 August 2025
Accepted: 01 September 2025 | Published Online: 07 September 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17049317
© 2025 The Authors, under a Creative Commons license, Published by Scholarly Publication
Abstract
Economic growth in countries like India has led to a sharp rise in waste generation. An effective solid waste management (SWM) system requires collection, segregation, transport, and scientific disposal of waste. Among these, safe transportation and environmentally sound disposal are especially important, as they directly affect public health, environmental protection, and opportunities for green jobs and industrial growth. However, current SWM practices in India remain largely inefficient due to gaps in infrastructure, lack of public awareness, and weak implementation of policies. This paper reviews key waste management methods, incineration, pyrolysis, gasification, composting, and landfilling, assessing their feasibility, challenges, and environmental impact. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies are discussed as a potential dual solution to the problems of waste disposal and energy shortage. The study aims to guide planners and policymakers by providing a clear overview of technological options, their challenges, and their role in sustainable development. It emphasizes decentralized approaches, energy recovery, and practical pathways for creating waste management systems that are both environmentally sustainable and economically viable.
Keywords
Infrastructure, Environment, Waste to Energy, Landfill, Refuse-Drive-Fuel, Sustainable Development
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M. Rathi and R. Bhouradia, “Comprehensive Analysis of Waste Management Practices in India,” Yatharth 1(2) (2025) 252003. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17049317
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