Effective Implementation of SWM Rules 2016 & Prepare for Swachh Survekshan 2021 along with Sustainable Sanitation Goals

  • Project Intro
    The Project The Project Management Unit (PMU) at Satara is preparing for Swachh Survekshan 2021 as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The major responsibilities of the unit include preparation of solid waste management database, compliance of Open Defecation Free certification and Garbage Free City along with documentation of Service Level Progress. Field compliance to ensure the certification is also a responsibility of the PMU.
  • Details of Region: Satara, Maharashtra
  • Details of partner organization: Satara Municipal Council, Satara
  • Description of Project: The major responsibilities of the Satara Project Management Unit include Solid Waste Management data base preparation for efficient data management and Compliance for Swachh Survekshan 2021. In addition to this the PMU also looks into compliance of MPCB Solid Waste Management issues and NGT Matter.
  • AIILSG New Delhi is providing advisory and strategic support to the Health department of Satara Municipal Council (SMC) in implementing and achieving of MSWM Rules 2016 and sustainable goals respectively. The action plan suggested by AIILSG will further be implemented by the SMC team.
  • The activities carried out while providing support to the SMC include:
    • 1. Monthly MIS Updation
    2. Compliance of Open Defecation free certification
    3. Compliance of Garbage Free City (GFC)
    4. Documentation of Service Level Progress (SLP), ODF and GFC
    5. Assistance and monitoring ground activities
    6. Random field visits to ensure on field compliances with respect to Swachh Survekshan
    7. Handholding of SMC Officials including Ward Officers & Field Staff.
    8. Preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
  • Work done as part of the project in the past week. In Satara, Majhi Vasundhara pledges were taken by city sanitation workers in various wards in the city. This attempt was to encourage them and take responsibility for a better environment through everyday practices. The team also made visits to the community and public toilets and provided inputs for ground level compliance required.