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MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
myGov task

   Identify 10 Global
 best practices used by
  countries which have
made a big difference in
the lives of their citizens
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MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
Task Elaboration
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    This task requires elaborate
    research on global best practices
    that have created a significant
    difference      in   improving  the
    cleanliness standards. Please also
    share the possible negative effects,
    if any, in the Indian context.
MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
Let’s understand Cleanliness !
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        Before we elaborate the task, one should first try to
        understand the word “cleanliness”, which is nothing
        but……

                    “STATE OF BEING CLEAN”
                             &/or
        “STATE OF HAVING CLEAN SURROUNDING AROUND”

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MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
Locations of Cleanliness
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       To elaborate the task, one should first identify the
        area / locations / surroundings, where best practices
        followed (world wide), have made significant
        difference in improvement in cleanliness standards.

        10 different locations / area are therefore
        identified, and some of the best practices followed
        globally in these area / locations, which can be
        adopted in our country, are analysed for this task
        presentation
MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
10 Locations …10 Best Practices
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    & 10 Slogans to make it work in India!
     1 . Domestic Waste Management / cleanliness
      2. Public Colonies / Township Settlement
      3. Construction area / Settlement
      4. Public Roads / Street, Public Places etc..
      5. Bus Stops/Bus Stations/Railway Stations/Air ports
      6. Inside Bus / Trains
      7. Big Cities / Metros
      8. Public Gardens / Parks / River fronts etc..
      9. Tourist Spots / Historical Monuments / Places
      10. Public / Government offices
MyGov task Identify 10 Global best practices used by countries which have made a big difference in the lives of their citizens
1. Domestic Cleanliness
Let’s make our Home Sweet Home to Home Neat Home too !
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       Daily House waste is one of the primary source of
        waste generation all over
       Many Countries / Cities have made regulations to
        make waste sorting ‘mandatory’ so that, bio-
        degradable & non bio-degradable waste are
        separated at source itself and put to good use by
        municipal authorities eg. Germany / Seattle in US,
        Singapore, Netherlands etc.
       China, Shanghai city also have similar legislations
1A. Waste Sorting – Dutch Example
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       (source : http://www.waste-management-world.com/articles/print/volume-
        11/issue-1/features/dutch-successes.html
       Netherlands is able to recycle no less than 64% of its
        waste – and most of the remainder is incinerated to
        generate electricity.
       As a result, only a small percentage ends up in landfill. In
        the realm of recycling this is a country which is practically
        unique.
       The Dutch approach is simple: avoid creating waste as much
        as possible, recover the valuable raw materials from it,
        generate energy by incinerating residual waste, and only
        then dump what is left over – but do so in an
        environmentally friendly way.
1A. Waste Sorting – Dutch Example
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       (source : http://www.waste-management-world.com/articles/print/volume-
        11/issue-1/features/dutch-successes.html
       Dutch Parliament has passed legislation on the waste sorting
        issues by each home

       A survey carried out for TNT Post revealed that separating
        waste is the most popular environmental measure among
        Dutch people.

       More than 90% of Dutch people separate their household
        waste.

       Installing carbon filters on cars
Positive effects of Waste Sorting in India
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        Better waste management
        Better cleanliness can be maintained in and around
        Inculcation of discipline among general public
        Conversion of waste to wealth through better waste
        management techniques / Waste to Energy Plants..
       Job Creation / Newer opportunities
       Cleanliness around
       Healthy nation…..Wealthy nation !
Negative effects in India
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     ‘Waste sorting’ is an extremely complex issue
     People need to be educated more to implement this
     More investment is necessary to handle different types
     of waste, its storage, transport, disposal etc..
    No. of dust bins / storage bins (small / big) required will
     be more, needing more funds for waste management
    Every house shall follow the rules and regulations and
     indiscipline among users may spoil the whole plan
2. Township / Colony / Municipal Settlement Cleanliness
        Let’s make our Clean Colony – Green Colony
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     In most of the advanced countries, Sewage Treatment Plant
      (STP) is a must in a colony / township settlement, where
      no. of houses are built together
      Strict guidelines reg. “No open drainage / Sewage lines”
      Water generated from the STP invariably used for
      Gardening, saving the precious drinking water
      Greenery around ….prosperity around !
     STP – Israel Example
     In Israel, about 50 percent of agricultural water usage
      (total use was 1 billion cubic metres in 2008) is provided
      through reclaimed sewer water.
2. STP– Positive / Negative Effects in India
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         STP is practical only in big cities / metros where
         sewage / drainage systems are maintained and
         sewage is collected for treatment
         Yet, there’s no denying the fact that, India needs to
         have more and more efficient STPs and recycling of
         sewage water is one of the important aspect of
         maintaining cleanliness around ;
        In large parts of India, particularly in smaller towns,
         there are no such elaborate systems, due to which
         accumulation of dirty water flown to open
         area/canals breeds dirtiness around.
3. Construction Area Cleanliness
              Let’s construct a cleaner – greener India
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        Construction area dust or ‘Fugitive dust’ control yet to
         take serious attention in our country
        It’s one of the large contributor of ‘particulate matter’
         (PM) found in the air and water
        Many western nations have strict and strong
         regulations against spreading of fugitive dust on a/c
         construction activities, which are religiously followed
        Construction dust, if not controlled properly, could be
         one of the major source of air pollution in big cities
        India need to have strong regulations to control and
         the will to implement in letter & spirit – “Let our
         construction industry take lead” !
Fugitive Dust Control Measures - 1
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    Source : https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/air-pollutants/fugitive-
     dust.aspx
    Keeping potential fugitive dust problems under control is an everyday job.
     Plan ahead by developing a dust prevention and control plan.
     Here are some specific suggestions for controlling fugitive dust:
    First, think pollution prevention!
    Minimize the surface area disturbed. The less ground disturbed, the less
     dust raised while working, and the less cleanup when work is done.
    Limit dusty work on windy days. Apply dust suppression measures when
     needed. Monitor dust suppression efforts to ensure that dust emissions are
     adequately controlled. It may be necessary to adjust to fewer or more
     frequent application intervals depending on weather conditions.
    Clean up dusty spills immediately. Do not wait for the next scheduled
     housekeeping—the mess will just get bigger and cleanup will take longer.
Fugitive Dust Control Measures - 2
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        Source : https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/air-pollutants/fugitive-
         dust.aspx
        Control dust in occasionally used areas.
        Grow vegetative ground cover. Growing grasses or legumes is the most
         effective, easiest and most economical control because these plants
         provide a dense, complete cover. Even when the vegetation dries up, the
         roots will help hold the soil in place. Do not leave open areas uncovered.
        Use wind erosion controls. Plant bushes or trees, construct wood or rock
         walls, or earthen banks as permanent windbreaks, or install porous wind
         or snow fences as more temporary measures. Reduced wind velocity
         allows larger particles to settle to the ground.
        Apply crust-forming chemicals. These chemicals may include mineral
         salts, petroleum resins, asphalt emulsion, acrylics, and adhesives. These
         treatments must be reapplied periodically to ensure continued
         effectiveness. Check with DEQ to ensure the material you want to apply is
         not harmful and may be used for this purpose.
Covering of Const. Area during construction
(with protective cover / banner / screen / enclosure)
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    All construction areas, in particular, any construction in the
     heart of cities / towns etc.. shall be covered with suitable
     screens/enclosures etc. such that, the dust generated from the
     construction area do not spread &increase “Particulate Matter”
     (PM) suspended in the air ;
    Construction Industry norms should be revised to make this
     feature mandatory; it improves safety @ const. site too !
    Lots of positive effects …..mainly less air pollution, clean
     surrounding , safe construction, aesthetically neat & more !
    Negative effects : Cost of Construction could go up bit higher
     on a/c of such regulations / legislations / new measures ; But,
     it’s still worth, to maintain cleanliness around
Have a Look at few banners / net placed to cover the
construction area to prevent spreading of construction dust
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       Building is covered by banner    Building construction is covered
       to prevent the spreadingg of     with plastic net to prevent any
     fugitive dust coming from inside     dust spreading & to prevent
                  activity               falling of any object out side
4. Cleanliness on Public Roads/ Pavements
        Let’s make our roads – a way to prosperity !
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    Let’s understand that problem first ……..
    In most of the cities / towns in India, problem mainly
     lies with FOOTPATHS / PAVEMENTS rather than
     roads….per se!
    Even if roads are ok, Footpaths remain unkempt / untidy /
     unclean, unhygienic at many locations, every city, every
     town, every nook & corner !
    People often throw cigarette butts, gutka covers, plastic
     covers, papers, all possible loose waste around, without
     any inhibition / control and sense of discipline!
    An unclean area is an open invitation to make it even
     more dirtier as dirtiness breeds dirtiness !
4. Cleanliness on Public Roads/ Pavements
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    This is an important aspect, in keeping our cities / towns
     clean & cleanliness can be achieved through …….
        INDIA NEEDS TO HAVE MORE & MORE SMOOTH / EVEN
        SURFACED PAVEMENTS / FOOTFATH, WHICH ARE EASY TO
        CLEAN & MAINTAIN !
       Let’s have a ASPHALTED / CONCRETED / TILED FOOTPATH
        all over as an even surfaced footpath is easy to clean /
        maintain & uneven footpath–very difficult to clean / maintain
       A smooth surfaced / tiled footpath saves more time, energy,
        money and resources required to ensure cleanliness
       Above all, Let’s understand it very clear, problem is not on
        roads – but on Footpath / pavements & India needs
        “CONCRETE” solutions to address it !
4. Cleanliness on Public Roads/ Pavements
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    This is an important aspect, in keeping our cities / towns
     clean & cleanliness can be achieved through …….
        INDIA NEEDS TO HAVE MORE & MORE SMOOTH / EVEN
        SURFACED PAVEMENTS / FOOTFATH, WHICH ARE EASY TO
        CLEAN & MAINTAIN !
       Let’s have a ASPHALTED / CONCRETED / TILED FOOTPATH
        all over as an even surfaced footpath is easy to clean /
        maintain & uneven footpath–very difficult to clean / maintain
       A smooth surfaced / tiled footpath saves more time, energy,
        money and resources required to ensure cleanliness
       Above all, Let’s understand it very clear, problem is not on
        roads – but on Footpath / pavements & India needs
        “CONCRETE” solutions to address it !
FOOTPATHS - have a look & judge,
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       which are easy to clean & maintain !

           Uneven FOOTPATHS -             Even surfaced Footpaths –
     difficult to maintain clean / neat    Easy to clean / maintain
Even Surfaced Footpaths Abroad
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     Cleanliness showing ……obviously
Let’s change our approach!
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            Let’s all be STREET SMART !
    In most of the developed / developing countries
     FOOTPATHS of major cities / towns have an even
     surfaced / tiled / concreted / asphalted FOOTPATHS
     which are EASY TO CLEAN and more importantly
     MAINTAIN it !
    Let’s change our approach…..We do spend a lot on
     our roads / highways…..every year !
      LET’S SPEND NOW FOR OUR FOOTPATHS TOO !
     Let’s care for our pedestrians…our common man …..
     ... our aam janta ..our man on street ..and
       MAKE OUR STREETS SMART…..SMARTER !
Other measures needed to keep our
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                    streets clean
         Cleaning of footpaths / clearing of dust bins at pubic
         places should be done on a daily basis
         Abroad, in all major cities, one finds Municipal worker
         cleaning the roads, almost on round – the – clock basis
        India needs to increase the augment this manpower at
         all Municipalities / Corporations
        All Municipal workers identified for this job shall be
         given proper / neat uniform with fluorescent jackets
         and proper tools
        Let’s respect these silent workers of the nation too !
Empower our Municipal workforce with proper
          tools / dust bins / dust carts / uniform /
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     fluorescent jackets & ofcourse LOTS OF RESPECT!
How to clean the unclean ….!
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     FEW COMMON MEASURES TO IMPROVE
      CLEANLINESS ALL OVER, BE AT PUBLIC
     PLACES, ROADS, BUS STATIONS, RAILWAY
       STATIONS, MARKET, TOURIST SPOTS,
            ANYWHERE IN THE CITY
Cleanliness at Public Places
      - Immediate Measures REQUIRED -
•   One of the main drawback of present system is there’s
    no much interaction between general public and
    agencies responsible for clearing of garbage / waste
    etc..

•   Let’s take benefit of social media / smart phones to
    interact better between public and agencies concerned
    to have an effective complaint redressal systems and
    its follow up

•   Improved interaction between Public & authorities
    concerned (responsible for cleaning) can do wonders !
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Cleanliness at Public Places
Methodology of Improvement of interaction between Public & Authorities
                           responsible

Through use of Information Technology (IT) :
• Every corporation / town municipalities shall have their own

  web page / dedicated section where public can lodge their
  complaint, upload the photos etc.. by giving the details of area /
  place / garbage to be cleared

•   Facilities for uploading the photos of area concerned, and
    facilities to give details of the area to be cleared similar to
    myGov portal

•   Regular follow up of complaint redressal system by the
    authorities concerned / with regular audit of the same by an
    independent agency
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Cleanliness at Public Places
Methodology of Improvement of interaction between Public & Authorities
                           responsible

Through use of Information Technology (IT) :
• So, let’s have notice board indicating the name /

  agency / their tel. / mobile no. & web page
  importantly social media address / e – mail / e -
  contact address near :
     Every strategic corner / point of a city / town , to
      begin with
     Every big garbage collection bins / points
     Entrance / Exit point of all important tourist
      places / bus stops / railway stations etc..
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Cleanliness at Public Places
Methodology of Improvement of interaction between Public & Authorities
                           responsible

Through use of Information Technology (IT) :
• Let’s take benefit of social media / smart phones to
  interact better between public and agencies
  concerned to have an effective complaint redressal
  systems and its follow up
• A myGov portal of kind can be started by every
  Municipal Corporations, where Public can lodge their
  complaints reg. cleanliness and the agencies
  concerned should address it within next 48 - 72
  hours.
• Accountability of the area to be cleaned / area under
  monitoring, helps to clean the system better
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Cleanliness at Public Places
Methodology of Improvement of interaction between Public & Authorities
                           responsible
Through use of Information Technology (IT) :
•   Improved interaction between Public & authorities
    concerned (responsible for cleaning the area) can do
    wonders !

•   Improve accountability of the agencies concerned for
    attending the complaints / its follow up

•   Importantly, authorities concerned shall also be vested with
    resources (both manpower & machineries etc..) to do their
    job, else, the system will not work

•   Every citizen of the city / town can be a citizen journalist
    with this move / cause
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Cleanliness Control…
                  through SMART approach
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        In nutshell…..
        Let’s use our SMARTPHONE & SMART technology to
         make our cities clean & green……in smart way !
         Let’s   us all be smart…!

         Let’s use our smart phone smarter ..!!
                            &
         Let’s all make our cities smartest ….!
Other regular ways to reduce littering
             Few immediate measures for implementation

•   Dust bins at regular intervals in all public places / roads and
    importantly, a fool proof mechanism to clear the same on a
    regular / daily basis

•   Provision of dust bins at all bus stops / railway stations

•   Provision of Sulabh Shouchalaya type toilets at all bus stations /
    near railway stations etc.., to begin with, and later on, at least
    one such place, every 1 – 2 sq. km area

•   Provision of separate dust bins (food waste & Plastic / paper
    etc..) in bus stations / railway coaches / stations etc.. &
    mechanism to clear it without fail                         33
5. Cleanliness in Bus Stations/Bus–Stops /
Railway Stations etc.–Let’s not miss the bus now!
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         India needs to do A LOT OF WORKS to improve the
         cleanliness in our Bus Stations / Bus Stops / Railway
         Stations etc..
        Few Bus Stations in cities like Vadodara, Bengalooru,
         Hyderabad & few more Railway Stations have been
         made look better, but majority of them in our country
         still need lots of upliftment & cleaner surroundings !
         Significantly, we need clean & well maintained
         toilets in all these places, where cleanliness is
         maintained round – the – clock !
Global Practice – Let’s emulate that !
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                                    Dust bins at all Bus
                                    Stops & twice a day
                                         collection

   Big Dust bins at Bus Stands
       Railway Stations &
 if possible in different colours
     to encourage public to
  segregate the waste / litter at
           source itself
Global Practice – Let’s explore that !
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 As a first approach, we should have clean toilets in all public places
 / bus stops / stations & maintained round the clock !
 Let’s encourage Sulabh Shouchalaya type Toilet facility everywhere

        Portable Toilet         Mobile Toilet
     India should also start exploring the usage of
     Portable / mobile toilets (as in west / abroad)
      to prevent usage of unauthorized places for
                answering nature’s call !
6. Cleanliness Inside Trains / Buses
     Let’s make our Railways truly “LIFELINE’ of our nation !
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        After Railway safety, this should be the second most
         important priority for Indian Railways and cleanliness of
         coaches as well as railway stations / platforms should be
         given utmost importance.
        Firstly, every passenger should feel that, Indian Rail
         coaches (or any public bus), stations, platforms / bus
         terminus etc.. are all “apna” hai…..when this “apnapan”
         feeling comes, automatically, many issues would fall in
         right track, and every passenger would feel the need to
         keep “apna railway” “apna bus stand” clean and neat !
         Let’s instill this “apnapan” of Railways to one and all !
Campaign to promote Cleanliness
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            Inside Trains / Public Buses
        Let us have a campaign in a big way to educate the
         passengers, aam admi to maintain hygiene and
         cleanliness in railways.
        Let us have role famous personalities such as
         Bachchans, Tendulkars, Naiwals, Balans, Khans,,
         Dhonis, Pawan Kalyans, Vijays et al to campaign for
         this.

        It would no doubt have great impact and I’m sure, all
         these celebrities would readily agree to do this, without
         any charge, for nation’s sake !
Railway’s Waste can be a source of fuel !
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        Biodegradable waste could be collected in a fixed
         stations for energy conservation purposes, to
         generate bio gas or converting the same as fuel for
         other energy means and similarly, non-
         biodegradable waste could be given to others for
         recycling, on a contract basis.
        If this idea clicks, RAILWAY WASTE COULD BE A
         MOBILE FUEL !
        Idea may not be totally practical as yet, but let’s
         debate it……An idea can change the course of
         lifeline of our nation !
Railways – Lifeline of the nation !
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    Many may not believe it, but presently 95% of the
     wastes (of both types) are thrown out of window by
     most of the passengers on either side of track !

    Practically, our own people/citizen have made the
     either side of railway track as dust bin of the nation,
     from Kashmir to Kanyakumari !

    Unless we all change this attitude, we cannot call
     Indian Railways as our “Lifeline of the nation” !

    Let’s stop throwing even a Tea cup out of window !
Additional measures to improve cleanliness
          in Railway Coaches / Stations - 1
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    Nothing is impossible, and it’s possible to change this
     attitude, and the only way, we can do this, by
     maintaining cleanliness as cleanliness alone succeeds
     cleanliness!
    Let’s encourage passengers to use dust bin through mass
     campaign & education and if it has to work, we should
     first have proper dust bins in place inside the
     coaches without fail & proper system of removal of
     wastes from that, else people would be forced to throw
     the dust outside again through the window.
Additional measures to improve cleanliness
          in Railway Coaches / Stations - 2
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    Similarly enough dust bins at railway stations /
     platforms are must & most of our stations do not have
     this in good numbers. With private participation, this
     situation can surely improved.

    Let us also have campaign to stop unwarranted graffiti
     inside the railway coaches.

    Importance of cleanliness / waste segregation / need
     to maintain coach clean etc. can all be printed on the
     back of ticket
Cleanliness of Toilets in Railway Coaches
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    Clean toilets are another important issue and lot of
     design changes are necessary to bring cleanliness in the
     toiler to ensure that, water does not spill over.

    In the recent times, water tap fitted WC (on the back
     side) has come which can help to maintain the toilers
     clean & dry !

    Present design needs change, as lot of water gets
     spilled over in the area and dryness of the toiler cannot
     be maintained easily.
Cleanliness of Toilets in Railway Coaches –
        Western Practice – Feasible in India ?
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        In some of the western countries, entrance to toilets
         get blocked 30 min before the station comes in
         order to prevent the public from using the station
         track as a toilet.

        This system, although not easy to implement where
         stations are nearby, it can still be tried with longer
         distance trains.

        Use of Bio Toilets / new technology available in this
         area should solve our present problem in this regard
7. Cleanliness in Big Cities / Metro
     Let our big brother show the way to others..
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    In big cities / metro, where waste generation is more
     than 1000 T / day, India needs to introduce better
     “waste management” techniques / use of technology
     to handle waste !
     In China / Germany / US or even in many European
     nations, in big cities, waste is sorted and used as fuel
     for “waste to energy” power plants for generating
     electricity !
     This would ensure an effective way of handling waste
     without any ill effects and harmful impact on
     environment & in the process, helps to keep cities clean!
7. Cleanliness in Big Cities / Metro
     Let our big brother show the way to others..
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    Indian Big Cities need to a take leaf out of this book
     and start converting “waste to wealth”

    Our metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chennai,
     B’lore should show the way in handling the waste to
     other cities ! ; Let our Delhi dazzle….Mumbai
     mesmerize & Garden City revive its glory & so on !

    This would make our cities CLEAN & GREEN, apart from
     other measures already presented in other slides !
A recent update - 1on
            ‘Waste to Energy’ Plant in China
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        Hong Kong based ‘waste to energy’ project developer,
         China Everbright International has won the bid for the
         1500 tonne per day Henan Xinzheng City Household
         waste to energy project.
        Project will be constructed on a BOT (Build-Operate-
         Transfer) basis for a concession period of 30 years,
         and will be constructed in two phases.
        Project phase I designed to handle daily household
         waste processing capacity of 1000 tonnes per day
         and represents a total investment of approximately
         RMB520 million ($84 million)
A recent update – 2 on
            ‘Waste to Energy’ Plant in China
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        To be equipped with two 500 t/d furnaces and one 20
         MW electricity generator to generate on-grid electricity.
        All gas emissions to comply with the Euro 2000 Standard
         and the leachate treatment , which will meet the plant’s
         reutilization requirements.
        Profits Boom as Chinese Waste to Energy Firm Secures
         Gate                        fee                 Increases
         Hong Kong based waste to energy firm, China Everbright
         International (SEHK: 00257) has increased revenue to over
         HK$5.3 billion ($686 million) and reported significantly
         higher profits for the year ending 31 December 2013.
Few related news updates on waste
                   to energy plants
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        U.S. Waste & Recycling Industry Achieves Record
         Employment Levels
        No. of people employed by the waste management and
         remediation services industry in the U.S. has reached a
         record high, according to new statistics from the Bureau of
         Labor Statistics
        Report: Waste to Energy Technology Could Cut Pollution
         from Canadian Cement Industry
        Canadian environmental charity, Pollution Probe, has
         published research which suggests that the recovery of
         energy from waste using would have positive
         environmental and economic impacts across Ontario’s
         cement sector.
8. Public Gardens / Parks / Water Fronts
      Let our gardens guard the greenery around !
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     Most of the measures discussed for public places are
     applicable for Public gardens as well
    Sufficient no. of dust bins at regular locations would ensure
     cleanliness
    An effective mechanism to clear the dust bins on a daily
     basis shall be ensured
    Dust bins along water fronts are must, else public will be
     forced to throw items in lake / canal etc..
    Abroad, most of the Public Garden / Parks will have public
     announcement systems which should be started in Indian
     parks too - for announcing the above measures as well to
     play light Indian music during other times – Refreshing Idea!
9. Tourist Spots / Historical Monuments
     Let our Tourist Spots be Spotless in cleanliness !
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    Most of the measures discussed for public places /
     Gardens are all applicable for Tourist spots as well.
    In addition, let’s have dispaly boards of quotable
     quotes, catchy slogans on cleanliness / necessity to
     maintain the area & clean in strategic locations, without
     spoiling the sanctity of the area / tourist spots
    Some of these instructions / importance of cleanliness to
     maintain the area clean & green can be printed on the
     back of entrance ticket
    Let’s instill the discipline & sense of maintaining
     cleanliness in one & all at the entrance of spots itself !
9. Tourist Spots / Historical Monuments
     Let our Tourist Spots be Spotless in cleanliness !
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    Entrance of any tourist spots is key, if we maintain it
     clean, it’s the way forward to keep the area neat
    In addition, if we maintain cleanliness inside all our
     tourist spots, every tourist will be forced to maintain
     that…..take for instance, two model places …..
     Swami Narayan Temple in Delhi – North India or
     Vivekanand Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari – South
     India, both places are maintained spick and span &
     nobody dares to make it dirty…..as,
          “CLEANLINESS SUCCEEDS CLEANLINESS !”
                “DIRTINESS BREEDS DIRTINESS ! !”
10. Cleanliness Public & Government Offices
     Let’s believe it - Cleanliness is next to Godliness
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    Maintenance of cleanliness in all Public & Government
     offices are also equally important

    Unless Government Departments (Central or State)
     maintains their office neat, clean and green, one cannot
     expect the aam janta janardhan to do better !

    No matter, office may look old, even small yet, one can
     still make it look neat, clean, lean & green !

    Let’s also have 360 deg. view on cleanliness inside our
     office……in the sense….remove all cobwebs regularly !
Cleanliness Public & Government
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             Offices – Global Practice
    Abroad, most of the progressive nations give lot of
     importance to ‘Flower pots’ in the entrance as well as
     inside the offices & a large no. of them are kept in all
     public offices, public places etc.. which gives aesthetically
     a neat appearance !
    Grass / Greenery / Water bodies / Flowers at the
     entrance of any office, would send a positive vibe to
     visitors
    This is one area, India can certainly do still better !

    So, Let’s have a make over ……and make our Govt.
     Offices look sleek, leaner, better, cleaner & Greener!
Let’s follow these 10 best practices to make
                  Incredible India…….
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      C lean               &          G reen
      L ean                &          R adiant
      E fficient           &          E nergetic
      A ble                &          E bulient
      N oble               &          N ice

     Incredible India…….can         surely then enter
         top ten cleanest countries in the world !
Last…but not the least ……..
      Choice is ours…..Want to change....!
              Come 'on India….!!
    Every Indian can play his / her part….
          …..to make a difference to
       ….improve the living standards…
               of fellow Indian !!!
Let’s change….Let India change for better …. !
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