Solid Waste ManagementThe book highlights the role of Civic bodies in the field of solid waste management in the Capital city of Delhi. It discusses that the future of the emerging urban society lies in management of wastes not in mere disposal. Salient Features It deals elaborately with the problem of solid wastes in Delhi. It highlights the difference between solid waste disposal and management. It extends valuable suggestions to take to management of wastes instead of their disposal so as to make Delhi environmentally a safer place to live in. Language of the book is simple, lucid and comprehensible. Detailed Bibliography containing Public Documents, recent books, journals, etc. will be useful for advanced research in the field. Comprehensive Index facilitates easy reference and accessibility to the scholars. The book will be useful for policy makers, administrators, research scholars and other stakeholders. |
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