Delhi L-G TS Sandhu praises resident-driven zero-waste system in Navjeevan Vihar
New Delhi, June 23
Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday visited Navjeevan Vihar in south Delhi and praised the neighbourhood's resident-driven zero-waste system.
Sandhu also encouraged other RWAs across the city to study and adopt Navjeevan Vihar's decentralised model and prioritise source segregation for sustainable waste management.
In a message on X, he said, "Visited Navjeevan Vihar today, an inspiring model of a 'Zero Waste Colony' in the capital. Inspected their Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (RRR) Centre, decentralised composting units, source-segregation mechanisms, and the locally installed rainwater harvesting system."
"This remarkable community-led transformation reflects the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiJi's Mission LiFE and the principles of a circular economy under the Waste to Wealth initiative," said Sandhu.
"I commend the dedicated efforts of the RWA and residents for sustaining this model for nearly eight years and successfully diverting over 10 lakh kilograms of waste from Delhi's landfill sites," he said.
"The journey from waste to wealth begins at home. Sustainable waste management cannot be achieved by government efforts alone; it requires active public participation and lasting behavioural change. I urge RWAs across Delhi to study and adopt this decentralized model, prioritize source segregation, and work collectively towards building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable #ViksitDilli," said Sandhu.
This exemplary community-driven initiative demonstrates how collective civic responsibility can create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable urban environment, he said.
The residents' commitment to waste segregation, recycling, composting, and water conservation is indeed commendable. Such RWA efforts deserve our full support and assistance, said the Lieutenant Governor.
During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor held an open house with the colony residents, sharing ideas and listening to the suggestions from citizens. The resident also took Sandhu on a guided tour of the facilities for garbage segregation, composting and depositing used items like clothes and stationery.
The colony kids also shared with him paintings made on the theme of waste management and rainwater harvesting.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the zero-waste model, I think the LG and government should also focus on RWAs in lower-income areas. Not all colonies have the resources to set up RRR centres and composting units. The government needs to provide more financial and technical support, not just praise. Some of us in smaller apartments struggle with even basic waste segregation.
This is exactly what we need. I grew up in the US where curbside composting is common, but it makes me proud to see neighbours in Delhi taking ownership. The idea of a circular economy is powerful. If Navjeevan Vihar can divert 10 lakh kg of waste from landfills, imagine the impact if this scaled across the entire NCR.
I live in a neighbouring colony and visited Navjeevan Vihar a few months ago. The RRR centre is amazing - they even take old clothes and stationery, which so many people just throw away. The kids' paintings on waste management were 🔥. I hope more RWAs send their representatives to learn from them. And that rainwater harvesting system is a game-changer for water-scarce areas.
It's refreshing to see an Indian news story about positive civic action rather than just pollution and bureaucracy. The "waste to wealth" concept is smart - it changes the mindset from waste being a problem to waste being a resource. But sustainability isn't just about the environment, it's about the effort being sustainable too. I wonder how many RWAs will actually adopt this model long-term.
Mission LiFE, Waste to Wealth, RRR centres - too many buzzwords, yaar.
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