Research problem/question(s):
The research paper, "Waste Management in India: A State-of-the-Art Review," addresses the
following key research questions:
What is the current state of waste management in India?
What are the challenges and opportunities associated with waste management in India?
What are the best practices for waste management in India?
Main contribution:
The main contribution of this paper is a comprehensive review of the current state of waste
management in India, including the challenges and opportunities associated with it, and the best
practices for waste management in the country. The paper also provides a number of
recommendations for improving waste management in India.
Methods and data:
The paper reviews a wide range of literature on waste management in India, including government
reports, academic research papers, and news articles. The authors also conducted interviews with
experts in the field of waste management.
Key findings:
The paper's key findings include the following:
India generates a massive amount of waste every day, over 160,000 metric tonnes.
Only about 96% of waste is collected, and only 50% is treated.
The remaining waste is left uncollected or untreated, which can have a devastating impact on
the environment and public health.
The key challenges to waste management in India include:
oInsufficient collection and sorting processes
oLimited availability of land
oThe improper disposal of electronic waste
oA lack of awareness
The key opportunities associated with waste management in India include:
oThe potential to generate energy from waste
oThe potential to create jobs in the waste management sector
oThe potential to reduce pollution and improve public health
Fit into existing findings:
The findings of this paper are consistent with other research on waste management in India. For
example, a study by the Central Pollution Control Board found that only 70% of waste generated in
India is collected, and only 25% is treated.
