With assistance from NORAD, Vikash implemented a pilot project on solid waste management in Bhubaneswar, known as the temple city of Orissa, an eastern province of India. The experience and expertise gained from the project have inspired   the organisation to take up the large scale managementof solid waste in different urban areas. The speciality of Vikash lies in establishing low cost sustainable scientific waste management systems in urban areas.

As a lack of awareness on the part of the urban dwellers was the most potent reason for the improper management of solid waste leading to innumerable health hazards,   Vikash  resorted to an innovative awareness programme that included door-to-door campaigning, an elocution and art-

competition, youth jamboree, women meetings and rallies. During the process, Vikash has institutionalised its experience and expertise in solid waste management  through  an independent organisation called GREEN CIRCLE, which is committed to a clean, which is committed to a clean, greenand beautiful habitat. Besides directly working in the field of solid waste management, it extends its services to different Urban Local Bodies and other agencies in this field. It is worthwhile to note that this is a completely unique initiative in large scale solid waste management in India.  

PRESENT STATUS ON URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME OF VIKASH

·         The trolley pullers are financed by the community. Vikash is the facilitator.

·         Technology adopted for processing in aerobic composting.

·         Awareness, Treatment/ Disposal activities are implemented in the field by Green Circle an associate organisation of Vikash.