New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday declared Chanakya Rail Enclave in Chanakyapuri its 10th ‘Anupam Colony’ in recognition of its waste management and sustainability practices, with the civic body planning to develop five more such colonies in the coming months.
With Chanakya Rail Enclave’s inclusion, the NDMC has now certified 10 residential areas under the initiative.
NDMC Chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi unveiled a plaque at the colony on Thursday, saying 100 per cent waste segregation was a key requirement under the initiative, and that residents were also encouraged to compost waste within their neighbourhoods.
The Anupam Colony initiative aims to promote waste segregation, in-house composting, greenery and community participation in residential areas.
He said the civic body had developed nine such colonies so far and had set a target of adding at least five more in the coming months. Chanakya Rail Enclave is the first to be included under the new target.
Dwivedi said the colony had achieved 100 per cent waste segregation with active participation from residents and its Resident Welfare Association (RWA).
The initiative also encourages community activities, including setting up a ‘Neeki Ki Deewar’ or Wall of Kindness, where residents can leave items for people in need.
Officials said the colony was generating its own organic manure and expressed hope that it would become a greener neighbourhood over the next five to six months. PTI VBH VBH APL
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