Mains Answer Writing - 20 Jun, 2026

GS3

Environment & Ecology

10 marks

Solid Waste Management remains a major urban governance challenge in India despite sustained policy efforts. Examine the key challenges associated with solid waste management and suggest measures to improve its effectiveness.

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✅ 1. Cover the entire waste management chain - Address segregation, collection, processing and disposal.
✅ 2. Balance governance and behavioural aspects - Include institutional gaps as well as citizen participation.
✅ 3. Adopt a circular economy perspective - Focus on recycling, resource recovery and EPR.

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