Explore –Journal of Research
Peer Reviewed Journal
ISSN 2278–0297 (Print)
ISSN 2278–6414 (Online)
Vol. XVII, 2024
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
Socio-spatial analysis of Existing Trend and Future Prospects of Solid Waste Management in Patna
•Aishwarya Raj • Aditi Spriha • Akansha Bharti
• Priyanka Ghosh
Received : December, 2023
Accepted : January, 2024
Corresponding Author : Aishwarya Raj
Abstract : Littering of waste and its management has become one of the serious issues generated due to rise in population in PMC area. It is an important aspect of urban planning which is given priority all around the globe however, in Patna, waste management has long been taken seriously, the accumulated waste is often unsegregated and the recyclable waste remains neglected. The number of GV points has increased manifold and inefficiencies in solid waste management is still a concern.
The study identifies the Garbage Vulnerable Points(GVPs), solid waste management (SWM) practices including the role of Safai Sathis by collecting primary and secondary data. ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth Pro has been used to map the study areas and Garbage Vulnerable Points.
Keywords: Solid waste management, Safai Sathi, waste collection, waste segregation, GVPs, PMC, Patna.
Aishwarya Raj
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Bailey Road, Patna-800 001,Bihar, India E-mail:rajaishwarya0117@gmail.com
Akansha Bharti
B.A. Ill year, Geography (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna,Bihar, India
Priyanka Ghosh
B.A. Ill year, Geography (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Aditi Spriha
B.A. Ill year, Geography (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Introduction:
The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is the civic body responsible for SWM in the Patna, as per the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007 and Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. PMC initiated an extensive door-to-door segregated (organic and inorganic) waste collection movement. Through this initiative, PMC area was provided with two bins, one for biodegradable waste (green colour) and the other for non-biodegradable waste (blue colour). Despite this, the unbearable stench and sight of garbage dumped on the roadside is not an uncommon sight to witness in the city. Heaps of garbage dot many residential areas in Patna, deteriorating the health of the people and destroying the scenic beauty of the city. However, if a good solid waste management system is implemented properly, it can be considered to be a game-changer and much-needed effort to change for the country’s the most unclean state capital, Patna. Waste in Patna stems from households, hotels, commercial establishments, agricultural markets, and slaughterhouses. Improper disposal of
