In sync with the NGT’s initiatives to ensure a cleaner and safer Indian urban enviornment, ICT with the advancements in technology, has emerged as a robust and comprehensive monitoring technology for the entire waste collection process across India. This was highlighted by renowned experts from Indian Institute of Technology, National Institute of Technology, NEERI & other institutions at a prestigious conclave.
The conclave featured in-depth discussions on the integration of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (Al), Machine Learning (ML), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into ICT solutions. A case study on Maharashtra’s successful implementation of QR Code based ICT Solution for solid waste management monitoring highlighted the scalability and potential of such systems. Gap analysis, performance enhancement, and future scalability to ensure transparency into the system were deliberated upon by the expert panel.
To address the critical challenges of waste collection and management, the National Conclave on ICT and Waste Management was organized by ITI Limited, a Central Government undertaking. This landmark event aimed to develop actionable strategies for implementing ICT-based solutions for real-time monitoring and effective management of solid waste across India. The conclave witnessed participation from prestigious institutions.
Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Dr. Kapil Kumar National Institute of Technology Delhi, Prof. Arun Kumar Thalia National Institute of Technology-Karnataka, Dr. Bijayananda Mohanty National Institute of Technology, Mizoram, Dr. Ashootosh S. Mandpe Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Dr. Nabam Rich National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. Pratik Kumar Institute of Technology Jammu, Dr. Ved Prakash Ranjan Institute of Technology Jammu, Dr Deval Singh, Institute of Technology — Bombay & Dr. Sunil Kumar CSIR — NEERI Nagpur participated in the conclave.
Focus on ICT for Real-Time Monitoring
India generates over 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, with a significant portion remaining uncollected or improperly treated. The adoption of ICT holds immense promise for addressing these challenges by introducing tools for real-time tracking, monitoring, and resource allocation. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has emphasized the importance of scientific solid waste management and ICT-ena bled governance for transparency in the system Maharashtra’s mandate for ICT-based technology in waste management has already shown remarkable results, as evident in the state securing the top position in the last Swachh Survekshan. Capitalizing on this success, the conclave focused on scaling this initiative to a pan-India level to ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency into the solid waste management system.
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