Aandhi Village: Pioneering a Zero-Waste Model with Green Technology
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Aandhi village's zero-waste model initiative. |
| Location | 43 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan. |
| Objective | Transform into a zero-waste model using green technology interventions to convert waste into resources. |
| Types of Waste Addressed | Food waste, agricultural waste, wastewater, hospital waste from local schools, farms, and health centers. |
| Key Technology Interventions | - Organic Waste Bio-Methanation Plant- Vermifiltration Technology- Constructed Wetlands- Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) |
| Demonstration Plants | - Government School: 100 Kg Organic Waste Bio-Methanation Plant, integrated with a 5 KW solar energy system.- Community Health Centre: 10 KLD Vermifiltration Technology for wastewater treatment, reused for irrigation.- Main Pond: 20 KLD Constructed Wetlands for wastewater treatment, supporting local biodiversity. |
| Partnerships and Community Engagement | Partnerships with recycling agencies, development of vermicomposting units, and sharing techniques with villagers. |
| Impact and Goals | - Promotes environmental stewardship and sustainability.- Supports India's climate change mitigation and waste-to-wealth models.- Aims to create a self-sustaining zero-waste model for rural areas. |