Karnataka to Implement Chandigarh’s Sanitation Model

Chandigarh  In a promising move towards enhancing sanitation infrastructure in Karnataka, a 30-member delegation from Hosadurga visited Chandigarh to study its highly appreciated cleanliness model. The team, comprising municipal officials, engineers, and sanitation workers, was particularly impressed by the city’s innovative use of digital monitoring systems and the effective operations of its Material Recovery Facility (MRF) plant.

Chandigarh, known as one of the cleanest cities in India, has been recognized multiple times for its progressive approach to solid waste management and urban cleanliness. The delegation’s visit signals a growing interest in replicating Chandigarh’s success in other parts of the country. During their study tour, the Hosadurga team took a close look at the end-to-end waste processing system, starting from waste segregation at source to the final disposal and recycling of materials.

A key takeaway for the visiting team was how effectively Chandigarh has digitized its sanitation operations. Through GPS-enabled garbage collection vehicles, real-time monitoring dashboards, and active citizen feedback systems, the city has managed to ensure transparency, accountability, and quick response mechanisms in its sanitation departments. This model not only improves operational efficiency but also builds public trust in civic systems.

Equally impressive was the MRF plant, where dry waste is segregated, processed, and recycled into useful materials. The delegation was shown how plastic waste is converted into reusable products and how organic waste is managed separately. The meticulous process and maintenance of hygiene standards in the plant left a significant impact on the Hosadurga officials, who acknowledged that such a system could greatly improve cleanliness and sustainability in their own town.

Speaking about the visit, one of the senior members of the team stated,  We are not just taking ideas back home, but a whole model that can bring transformative change. If implemented with the same discipline and vision as Chandigarh, Hosadurga too can set an example in urban cleanliness in Karnataka.

This collaboration also hints at the larger goal of inter-state learning and cooperation for development. While many cities struggle with effective waste management, models like Chandigarh prove that with planning, technology, and community participation, sustainable sanitation is very much achievable.

The visit is likely to lead to pilot projects in Hosadurga where digital monitoring tools and waste segregation techniques may be implemented on a trial basis before expanding to other regions. Moreover, it opens avenues for technical guidance from Chandigarh’s municipal bodies and perhaps a formal partnership in the future. As India moves forward with its Swachh Bharat mission, exchanges like these are crucial in building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future across all states.