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IJSREM67422
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Sep 2026
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Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering

Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering

Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering

Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering

Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering

Computer Technology
Priyadarshini college of engineering
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) in rapidly expanding Indian urban centers has reached a critical structural juncture. While national directives—including the Solid Waste Management Rules (2016), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM 2.0), and Smart Cities Mission—emphasize source segregation, resource recovery, and zero-landfill targets, systemic operational gaps persist across municipal tiers. This review paper synthesizes macro-level national policy imperatives with micro-level municipal ground realities by conducting a critical comparative analysis of two foundational 2025 studies: a nationwide macro-review by Patil (2025) and an empirical field evaluation of top-tier cities (Pune, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati) by Ghosh et al. (2025). By triangulating published literature, policy benchmarks, and empirical household survey metrics (n=322), this paper reconciles disparities between reported Service-Level Benchmarks (SLBs) and actual citizen experiences. We outline systemic operational friction points, evaluate technological feasibility in high-moisture waste contexts, assess informal worker integration models, and propose a scalable framework for sustainable urban waste systems.
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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Indian urban centers requires a transition from top-down compliance mandates to grounded, operationally viable local systems. While macro-policy directives under the Swachh Bharat Mission have successfully raised public awareness and driven infrastructure investments, significant gaps remain between official service metrics and actual citizen experiences on the ground. Addressing these challenges requires bridging the divide between national policy goals and local execution realities. By incorporating independent citizen audits, formally integrating informal waste workers, adopting decentralized organic processing, and establishing integrated financial recovery mechanisms, Indian municipalities can build resilient, equitable, and sustainable urban waste management system. Expanded the final synthesis to highlight the role of AI/Data Modeling in Mitigating Global Warming and Enabling Smart Cities, linking automated waste management to greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable urban planning Expanded the final synthesis to highlight the role of AI/Data Modeling in Mitigating Global Warming and Enabling Smart Cities, linking automated waste management to greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable urban planning
[1] Patil, S. P. (2025). A Comprehensive Review of Solid Waste Management in Indian Cities: Challenges, Policies, and Sustainable Solutions. International Journal ofScientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), 12(1 ), 227– 235. DOI: 10.32628/IJSRSET25121167. [2] Ghosh, P. A., Bobba, E. R., Dodda, S. S., Jasti, V. K., Meka, S., & Vanga, H. R. (2025). Scenario of Solid Waste Management in Indian Cities: A Study of Pune, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati. Ecology, Economy, and Society–the INSEE Journal, 8(1 ), 55–76. DOI: 10.37773/ees.v8i1 .1119. [3] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). (2020). Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 Implementation Guidelines and Swachh Survekshan Assessment Rubrics. Government of India, New Delhi. [4] NITI Aayog. (2021). Waste-to-Energy and Circular Economy Frameworks for Indian Cities. National Institution for Transforming India, Government of India. [5] Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (2020). Annual Report on Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi
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9/23/2026
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