Students sensitised to source-level waste segregation and responsible solid waste management
YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
The Municipal Corporation organised an awareness programme on four-bin waste segregation at the Government High School in Darwa, Ward No. 11, with the objective of sensitising students about the importance of segregating waste at source and promoting responsible solid waste management practices.
The programme was organised under the directions of Mayor Suman Bahmani and Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad. During the session, students were informed about the importance of segregating waste at the point where it is generated in accordance with the provisions and objectives of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.
Speaking to the students, Durgesh Kumar, an expert from Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, explained the importance of separating waste into the prescribed categories and placing different types of waste in designated bins. The students were given detailed information about wet and dry waste and the appropriate methods of handling and disposal.
Durgesh Kumar said that source-level waste segregation is the foundation of a clean and healthy city. When waste is properly separated at the household and institutional level, its collection, processing, recycling and scientific disposal can be carried out more efficiently.
He encouraged the students to adopt the four-bin system not only in their school but also at their homes. He said that children can play an important role in creating awareness among their families and communities because they can influence everyday habits and encourage others to follow responsible waste-management practices.
The students were urged to understand that waste management is not merely the responsibility of municipal authorities. Every household, school and citizen has an important role to play in ensuring that waste is segregated before it reaches the collection and disposal system.
The SBM expert explained that mixing different categories of waste makes further processing and recycling more difficult. On the other hand, proper segregation at source can help improve the efficiency of waste collection and reduce the amount of waste ultimately reaching disposal facilities.
Students were therefore encouraged to make waste segregation a part of their daily routine. They were also asked to motivate their parents, family members, neighbours and friends to adopt the four-bin system and avoid throwing mixed waste in public places.
The awareness programme highlighted the importance of developing responsible habits from an early age. The organisers said that schools provide an effective platform for creating long-term awareness about cleanliness, environmental protection and sustainable waste management among young people.
The students participated in the programme with interest and were made aware of how simple changes in daily habits can contribute to improving cleanliness in their neighbourhoods and the city as a whole.
The central message of the programme was “Segregate waste, move towards a cleaner city.” Students were encouraged to follow the message in their everyday lives and become ambassadors of cleanliness and responsible waste management within their homes and communities.
The school principal expressed gratitude to the Municipal Corporation team for conducting the awareness programme and providing students with practical information about waste segregation and cleanliness.
The initiative was aimed not only at educating students about the four-bin system but also at building a wider culture of source-level waste segregation. By encouraging children to adopt and promote proper waste management practices, the Municipal Corporation seeks to strengthen public participation in keeping the city clean and environmentally responsible.
The programme concluded with an appeal to students to make cleanliness and waste segregation a regular part of their daily lives and encourage others to follow the same practices.
