NEWS: Kuda village in Nagaland has developed a successful community-led waste management model, collecting nearly 3,000 kg of waste daily.
ABOUT
- Initiative began in 1998 with household waste collection.
- Residents manage collection, segregation, recycling and reuse.
- Waste is converted into usable products, reducing landfill burden.
KEY FEATURES
- Plastic Recycling: Plastic bottles converted into brooms and other useful items.
- Waste Processing: Plastic waste undergoes pyrolysis; biodegradable waste is vermicomposted.
- Community Participation: Village residents actively contribute to waste management.
- Scientific Facility: Village established a dedicated waste-processing facility at Seithekima.
SIGNIFICANCE
- Demonstrates community participation in sustainable waste management.
- Promotes circular economy, recycling and resource recovery.
Provides a replicable model for other villages facing waste-management challenges