India, March 5 -- There is enhanced community ownership once people see their waste is being processed in close proximity to the point of generation

On April 12, 2016, the Haryana government decided to rename the millennial city Gurgaon to Gurugram, which means the land of Guru, in a bid to pay homage to one of the most revered teachers in Hindu mythology - Guru Dronacharya - and his legacy of making this land as a centre of education. Living up to its name, it does boast of famou*s educational institutions, however, the city needs to learn on multiple fronts.

One of the biggest issues that the city faces is sustainable waste management practices. Gurugram hasn't fared too well in the cleanliness assessment drive, Swachh Survekshan done...