Background/Need:

Adugodi (ward 147) (14 blocks) is a residential and commercial area in the southern part of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is adjacent to prominent localities such as Koramangala, BTM Layout, and Jayanagar. The ward is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial establishments, educational institutions, and small-scale industries. The ward is home to many low-income, middle-income, and high-income residents, contributing to its socio-economic diversity. Despite the presence of infrastructure for waste collection and processing, Adugodi faces challenges related to resource recovery and the adoption of circular economy principles. This indicates a need for initiatives focused on enhancing resource recovery methods and promoting the principles of a circular economy within the ward.

Objectives:

The objective of Namma Swaccha Adugodi is to establish a model ward with a Sustainable Waste Management System through proper waste collection, segregation, and disposal within the ward. It aims to maximize resource recovery by providing technical support, optimizing collection routes, organizing e-waste and bulky waste collection drives, and coordinating the collection of dry, wet, and hazardous waste. The project also seeks to advance circular economy principles by promoting reuse, repair, and recycling, empowering local stakeholders through awareness and capacity-building programs, and ensuring environmental sustainability by encouraging composting to reduce landfill waste.