Solid waste management practices discussed
Project Hilldaari, an initiative supported by Nestlé India, and the Palampur Municipal Corporation organised a stakeholder engagement ceremony on Tuesday to focus on strengthening solid waste management strategies. The event held at Hotel Sarovar Portico aimed at enhancing waste management practices in the city with the help of collaborative efforts and promoting youth participation.
The event was attended by Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, SDM Palampur Netra Meti, Municipal Commissioner Dr Ashish Sharma. MC councillors, senior administrative officials, sanitation workers, and representatives from various social organisations were also present.
Project Hilldaari, in collaboration with Plan Foundation and technical partner Recity Network, is committed to fostering cleanliness, collective action, and citizen participation across seven major tourist cities in India - Mussoorie, Dalhousie, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Ponda, Darjeeling, and Palampur. The project’s primary goal is to establish these cities as some of the cleanest in India.
Speaking at the event, Dr Ashish Sharma, Municipal Commissioner, Palampur, remarked, “The contribution of sanitation workers and the residents of the city is crucial in keeping Palampur clean. We are fortunate to have a project like Hilldaari, which is actively working towards making Palampur cleaner and enhancing the well-being of our sanitation workers.”
Akhilesh Bakshi from Hilldaari Palampur shared, “We have empowered over 2,972 waste management professionals. We are confident that with the continued support of local citizens, institutions, and Palampur Municipal Corporation, we will achieve similar success here.”
Over the past nine months, Project Hilldaari, in partnership with Palampur Municipal Corporation, has undertaken several steps to promote cleanliness. These initiatives include door-to-door awareness for waste segregation at the source, community meetings, and raising awareness about cleanliness in schools and colleges. Additionally, Hilldaari is committed to empowering sanitation workers by providing proper training, organising health camps, and distributing safety gear.
Collective action for cleanliness
- Project Hilldaari, in collaboration with Plan Foundation and technical partner Recity Network, is committed to fostering cleanliness, collective action, and citizen participation across seven major tourist cities in India — Mussoorie, Dalhousie, Mahabaleshwar, Munnar, Ponda, Darjeeling, and Palampur
- It is committed to empowering sanitation workers by providing proper training, organizing health camps, and distributing safety gear
- In partnership with Palampur Municipal Corporation, the project has undertaken several steps to promote cleanliness
