Clean City Model

Chanakya Bhaskar envisions taking charge of the Clean India Campaign, an initiative aimed at achieving cleanliness and waste management. A viable approach for this endeavor is illustrated through the case study of Islampur city, serving as a prototype for other municipalities, particularly those with a population under 50,000.
I)The proposed model involves establishing a plastic waste control project in Islampur. In this framework, plastic waste will be treated as a valuable resource, with each kilogram fetching ten rupees. This incentive discourages plastic disposal and encourages its collection. The collected plastic will be gathered by individuals, primarily those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they stand to earn from this endeavor.
II)To facilitate plastic collection, a specialized vehicle known as a “Ghantagadi” (Garbage Collector Vehicle) will be employed. Citizens deposit their plastic waste into this vehicle and receive a token indicating the weight of plastic contributed. This token can be redeemed at the Islampur Municipal Council for the corresponding monetary compensation (Rs. 10 per kilogram). There is a daily limit of five kilograms per individual for plastic collection.
III)The accumulated plastic waste will be processed at the “Bharat Swachhta Kendra” Plant using advanced techniques like WPPM Tech. This processing will yield valuable products, contributing to a circular economy. Any remaining unprocessed plastic will be compressed into bales using a 50-ton hydraulic press machine and repurposed for constructing plastic dams, aiding rainwater conservation efforts.
IV)The products created from processed plastic will be strategically employed in public spaces such as parks, roadside footpaths, and gardens within the Islampur Municipal Council. Simultaneously, unprocessed plastic waste will be harnessed for rainwater conservation through plastic dam construction.
V)In instances where non-plastic waste is encountered within the plastic collection, the biodegradable waste will be repurposed as fertilizer. This biodegradable fertilizer will be available for sale at a rate of four rupees per kilogram.
VIThe holistic implementation of these measures will transform Islampur into a plastic-free, clean city. It will establish a self-sustaining cycle where biodegradable waste becomes a resource, plastic waste is transformed into valuable products, and rainwater is conserved through plastic dam utilization. This comprehensive approach also generates employment opportunities for underserved communities.
Once this Clean City Model is successfully realized, it can serve as a blueprint for replication across municipalities nationwide. This approach emphasizes the significance of individual responsibility in ensuring cleanliness, thereby paving the way for a universally clean environment. This initiative marks a significant stride towards achieving optimal sanitation and environmental sustainability.