The government of India has launched a web portal called “Waste to Wealth” to enhance cooperation for sustainable development through economy and community participation. The web portal will bring together technology providers, government stakeholders and urban local bodies to find solutions to India’s waste problems, mainly plastic waste.
The mission is spearheaded by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India. The mission aims to identify, develop, and deploy technologies to treat waste to generate energy, recycle materials, and extract resources of value.
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The mission is spearheaded by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India. The mission aims to identify, develop, and deploy technologies to treat waste to generate energy, recycle materials, and extract resources of value.
The mission will also work to identify and support the development of modern technologies that promise to create a clean and green environment. The mission will assist and augment the Swachh Bharat and Smart Cities projects by leveraging science, technology, and innovation to create circular economic models that are financially viable for waste management to streamline waste handling in the country.
Concerns:
- To identify and support the development of modern technologies that can help create a cleaner and greener environment.
- To boost and augment the Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities Project by leveraging science, technology, and innovation.
- To create ready reckoners that are financially viable for waste management.
- To streamline waste handling in India.