Gandhinagar, 3 January: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set a new direction for urbanisation in Gujarat during his tenure as the state’s Chief Minister. He laid the foundation for planned urban development, strong municipal systems, and modern infrastructure in the state.
Today, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat Government is actively working to make its cities green, clean, and livable, following the mantra of ‘urbanisation is an opportunity, not a problem’. Along with cleanliness and sustainable infrastructure, managing legacy waste—years of accumulated garbage—is equally important. Thanks to an extensive legacy waste disposal campaign, Gujarat has become a top-performing state among large states in this regard.
In Gujarat’s urban areas, a total of 304.09 lakh metric tons of legacy waste has been identified, of which 273.33 lakh metric tons have been scientifically disposed of so far. The government has set a target to achieve 100% legacy waste remediation in all cities by March 2026.
Legacy Waste Management: A Key Criterion for Urban Development
The Urban Development Department of Gujarat Government has focused on cleanliness, modern and sustainable infrastructure, and improving the ease of living for citizens. This approach has led to significant progress in urban development. Notably, Gujarat leads among big states in scientific disposal of waste accumulated in dumpsites over the years. Legacy waste management is essential for urban growth as it reduces pollution and health risks, while also freeing land for development and increasing green spaces.
Land Cleared and Methane Emission Reduced
Clearing dumpsites in municipal areas has freed up nearly 902 acres of land, which is now being used for building processing plants. Additionally, dumpsites such as Bopal-Ghuma in Ahmedabad and Nakrawadi in Rajkot have been cleaned and converted into Miyawaki forests. Scientific disposal has led to a notable reduction in methane emissions and effectively addressed issues related to fires at dumpsites.
New Direction for Cleanliness and Urban Growth
The Gujarat Government continues its efforts to protect the environment, public health, and promote urban development through scientific disposal of long-accumulated waste. Under the Nirmal Gujarat 2.0 scheme, a special fund of Rs 75 crore has been allocated to Urban Local Bodies for legacy waste management. This initiative aligns with the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 and supports the goal of ‘garbage-free cities’. Gujarat is setting an example for other states by making its cities cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable through legacy waste management.
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