IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN DINANAGAR CITY OF PUNJAB, INDIA
Unscientific waste management is increasingly becoming a major reason for environmental issues in Indian cities. Unlike previous municipal solid waste management in cities of Punjab (India), this study analyzes the implementation of solid waste management. Also, examine the factors responsible for the dysfunction of the municipal corporation of Dinanagar (MCD) city of Punjab (India). To fulfill the research objectives, primary and secondary data are collected from various sources for qualitative and quantitative analysis. However, some drawbacks and flaws were found in the existing practices of Municipal Solid Waste Management. The internal consistency and validity are measured using Cronbach’s alpha. The importance- performance analysis and Strengths, Weak- nesses, Opportunities, Threats analysis is performed to conclude the present scenario of MCD. This study is eventually concluded with some suggestions to waste managing authorities and re- searchers for contribution in improvement of current system.
Waste generation, Sources, Characterization, Treatment techniques.