Supported By
SWM in Shankarpally
Ongoing
Supported By
Institutionalizing Sustainable solid waste management in rural Telangana
Location
5 Villages in Shankarpally Mandal, Rangareddy district
Duration
October 2025 to ongoing
Focus Area
Awareness & Behaviour Change, Capacity Building and Handholding, 3R & Circular Economy
Supported By
United Way of Hyderabad
Coverage
2000 Households
Target
9000 -10000 population
State
Telangana
Key Stakeholders
GP officials, Mandal and district level officials, Collection staff, Community
Background/Need:
Shankarpally Mandal in Rangareddy district comprises 25 villages, including Pilligundla, Gopularam, Proddutur, Maharajpet, and Donthanpally within a 5km radius. A recent field visit revealed significant gaps in solid waste management, including limited household segregation, staff shortages and budget constraints. Current dependence on private contractors for landfill disposal is unsustainable, highlighting the urgent need for structured, sustainable and community-driven waste management interventions.
Objectives:
- Foster Community Participation
- Promote Waste Segregation at Source
- Establish Sustainable Collection and Disposal Systems
- Build Local Capacity
- Encourage Resource Recovery
- Strengthen Governance & Monitoring