India, May 18 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council on Sunday announced Jor Bagh, an upscale locality in central Delhi, as the latest recipient of the "Anupam Colony" certification for high standards in sustainability, zero waste, and clean sanitation.

NDMC vice-chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said the initiative is based on a model for sustainable and decentralised waste management to make residential colonies environmentally responsible.

"The Jor Bagh Residents' Welfare Association had been working towards achieving this certification. It has been granted now as we have assessed that they have reached zero-waste status and fulfilled all criteria for being declared an Anupam Colony," said an NDMC official.

Jor Bagh is the seventh locali...