Question

How much is allocated for solid waste management in SBM ( Urban)?
A. 7200 Crore
B. 7366 Crore
C. 7500 Crore
D. 7600 Crore

Answer 1

Hint: Solid waste management has emerged as one of the most massive developmental challenges in Urban India. Numerous studies indicate that the unsafe disposal of waste generates Dangerous Gases and chemicals , due to microbial decomposition, climatic conditions, refuse characteristics and land filling operations. According to the 12th schedule of the 74th constitutional amendment act of 1992, urban local bodies are responsible for keeping cities and towns clean .

Complete answer:
Across India, existing systems for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste are mired in chaos. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM URBAN ) was launched by the Indian Government on 2nd October 2014 for 5 years (2014-2019), aimed at creating a “ Clean India”.

The SBM addresses the Growing concerns of open defecation, sanitation and solid waste management.
Following are the several steps taken by the Mission Directorate :
Conducting Swachh Survekshan, Sewa-diwas, Samagra Swachhata, Sarvatra Swachhata, "Compost Banao, Compost Apnao" campaign etc.7366 Crore amount has been allocated for solid waste management in Swachh Bharat Mission in Urban Area.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note:
i) India is the third largest producer of solid waste only after China and the United States it faces significant challenges associated with waste collection, transportation, treatment and disposal.
ii) The Covid -19 pandemic is one of the gravest global crises in the modern era .
iii) The nationwide lockdown has caused massive changes in the waste – management sectors, such as an increase in the amount of infectious and bio medical waste, while the amount of SWM has decreased due to the closure of restaurants , markets, malls etc.
iv) Moreover, the combined effect of the health crisis and economic slowdown has impacted the health and livelihoods of informal sector workers.