Training programme on rural solid waste management held in Jalandhar

Dilbag Singh 

Training programme on rural solid waste management held in Jalandhar

JALANDHAR 20 JUNE 

A district-level training programme on “Technical Guidelines for Rural Solid Waste Management (SWM) Units Construction and their Operationalization in Villages” was organized at the District Administrative Complex (DAC),

Jalandhar, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia.

During the programme, Resource Person Dr. Girish Sapra from Roundglass Foundation delivered detailed presentations on the implementation and operationalization of rural SWM projects. Dr. Sapra explained key technical aspects, including waste segregation, composting processes, operational readiness of SWM units, and solutions to common challenges faced during construction and commissioning. The training was attended by Executive Engineers, BDPOs, APOs, Block Coordinators, Junior Engineers, Panchayat Secretaries, officials of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, and Sarpanches from villages where SWM

projects have been completed or are nearing completion. The programme concluded with an interactive session focused on addressing field-level challenges and reinforcing the district administration’s commitment to cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable villages.