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    The document discusses waste management practices in Anthur, India, including source segregation of organic and dry waste, distribution of composting bins and biogas units, collection and processing of waste by the Karitha Karma Sena, and management of biomedical waste and encouragement of public involvement through bottle booths and green events. Key stakeholders involved are the municipality, Suchitwa Mission, CKCL, and Haritha Keralam. Challenges include increasing plastic waste and littering, while future plans include a fecal sludge treatment plant.

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    The document discusses waste management practices in Anthur, India, including source segregation of organic and dry waste, distribution of composting bins and biogas units, collection and processing of waste by the Karitha Karma Sena, and management of biomedical waste and encouragement of public involvement through bottle booths and green events. Key stakeholders involved are the municipality, Suchitwa Mission, CKCL, and Haritha Keralam. Challenges include increasing plastic waste and littering, while future plans include a fecal sludge treatment plant.

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    The document discusses waste management practices in Anthur, India, including source segregation of organic and dry waste, distribution of composting bins and biogas units, collection and processing of waste by the Karitha Karma Sena, and management of biomedical waste and encouragement of public involvement through bottle booths and green events. Key stakeholders involved are the municipality, Suchitwa Mission, CKCL, and Haritha Keralam. Challenges include increasing plastic waste and littering, while future plans include a fecal sludge treatment plant.

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    Anthur

    VISUALS VOICE OVER - Introduction

    Anthur, a municipality in the Kannur district with a small population but a


    big heart.
    Intro on anthur*

    Anthur is bordered by the Valapattanam Puzha and Kuttikkol Puzha rivers.


    Anthoor is home to the Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple and is
    famous for Muthappan Thiruvoppana Mahothsavam festival which is a 3-
    day event held each year.
    To supplement the religious tourism crowds a few theme parks and zoos
    have been setup as well.

    Stakeholders Dry waste management is done Haritha Karma Sena (Green Warriors)
    and kudumbasree which is a self-help group.

    The key stakeholders from the government, include the Suchitwa Mission
    for technical assistance and infrastructure finance, CKCL for non-
    biodegradable waste management, and Haritha Keralam for organic
    waste management.

    The MSWM operation is carried out by the Karitha Karma Sena


    consortium, which is formed by four clusters.
    Progress reporting, issues and monthly monitoring of operations is done
    by the Chairmen during the monthly.

    Organic waste Source management of organic waste is encouraged for citizens to take
    up.

    8000 RCC ring compost bins were distributed for residents.

    More than 1000 portable indoor composters (Bio Bin) costing around
    Rs.1000 are distributed to households that segregate garbage at the
    source and are interested in composting.

    The segregated wet waste is treated through the Thoomburmozhi


    method of composting units.
    Interview with manager of the composting unit describing the process
    and output.

    199 Biogas units have been installed to promote the “Waste to Energy”
    concept. The gas generated is consumed for cooking saving costs on LPG
    bills.
    Interview with citizens using biogas and impact on household cost
    reduction in use of cooking gas.

    Dry Waste The Karitha Karma Sena follows the calendar system for collection of
    waste from residents and 100% of the city is covered and 100% source
    segregation according to declaration by the municipality.

    Dry waste collected is segregated and sent for recycling facilities.

    Waste Bio-medical waste is stored treated and processed separately in the


    Management government hospital. Interview with manager to
    at  describe the segregation process
    Government  highlight the end location for each of the bio-hazardous waste
    institutions fraction [Where does it go, how is it treated and disposed off]

    Brief shots on waste management at the Army reserve camp.

    Women empowerment case study interview:


    1. Kudumbasree interview on social welfare
    2. SHG training workshops.
    3. Safety gear and financial education.

    A stable salary of Rs.10,000/- from the Ayankalai Urban minimum wages


    scheme for Kundumba Shree and Karitha Karma Sena members.
    This is combined with incentives and LIC pension scheme.

    Public Bottle booth in public places to collect waste PET bottles and raise
    Involvement awareness.
    10 specially designed bottle booths were installed in public places and
    schools to collect PET and to inculcate the practice of proper disposal.

    Encouragement of green events. Newly married couples who abided by


    the Green Protocol are recognized by the municipality by providing a
    certificate along with their marriage certificate.

    Issues The daily increase in plastic waste, especially MLPs, and in some places
    littering continues to be a problem.

    Future Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant is envisaged and the ULB has acquired 90%
    outlook of the land to construct the project.

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