Solid Waste Management in Resettlement Colonies of Delhi

The present book is a study of Solid Waste Management in the Resettlement Colonies of Delhi with reference to People’s Participation and Urban Policy. It provides a comparative analysis of the three-resettlement colonies namely, Trilokpuri, Dakshinpuri and Tigri of Delhi in terms of demography, socio-economic character, basic services and infrastructure and Government policies and programmes etc. in this book, an attempt has been made to understand the sociological aspects of the problem, by bringing ‘people’ into focus both as beneficiaries as well as agents. The views and perceptions of the local residents, head of the households in the study areas and eminent citizens and professionals residing in the locality are the main strength of the book. Finally, the book provides the suggestions and policy recommendations for the sustainable Solid Waste Management in the selected colonies. The comprehensive study will serve as a reference book for the managers, policy makers, researchers and all those directly or indirectly related to urban issues.