India, June 24 -- Navjeevan Vihar, one of Delhi's leading 'Zero Waste Colonies', showcased its community-led sustainability model during a review of its waste management and environmental conservation initiatives. The visit included inspections of the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (RRR) Centre, decentralised composting units, source-segregation systems and a locally developed rainwater harvesting network. The colony's transformation reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission LiFE and the principles of a circular economy promoted under the Waste to Wealth initiative. The efforts of the Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) and local residents were commended for sustaining the model for nearly eight years and successfully diverting more than 10 lakh kilograms of waste from Delhi's landfill sites. Also Read - ED raids Delhi nightclub owner, others in 2021 Mundra port drugs seizure case The initiative demonstrates how waste segregation, recycling, composting and water conservation can be effectively implemented at the community level through sustained public participation. It highlights the important role that residents and RWAs can play in advancing sustainable waste management practices and reducing the burden on landfill sites. Emphasising the importance of citizen participation, it was noted that the journey from waste to wealth begins at home and that sustainable waste management cannot be achieved through government efforts alone. Active public involvement and long-term behavioural change were identified as essential to ensuring lasting success. RWAs across Delhi have been encouraged to study and adopt this decentralised model, prioritise source segregation and work collectively towards building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Viksit Delhi. The Navjeevan Vihar model showcases the impact of community-led sustainability. Residents' sustained commitment to waste segregation, recycling, composting and water conservation highlights how collective civic action can promote cleaner neighbourhoods and reduce pressure on landfill sites.

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