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The study looks at how people living in JJ Colony, an informal setting neighbourhood in Delhi, view and handle waste segregation. It aims to identify the practice of waste management done by the people and the challenges that are posed in front of the residents while practicing sorting of the waste, especially in lower-income urban areas. To get a better understanding, the research gathered primary information through Dual Response Survey (DRS) from 200 residents based on their needs and experiences related to waste management.
The study also elaborates on how different socio-economic factors influence the understanding, attitudes, and actions surrounding waste segregation. It found that, while people were aware about the importance of separating waste, there were challenges, and these challenges did hinder the actual practice of waste segregation. Proving that having mere understanding or awareness in people’s minds, does not really lead to actual practice of the same, since there are underlying factors. It was clear that those facing economic challenges had less access to necessary resources and were less likely to participate in sorting waste.
With these challenges in mind, the thesis also suggests a range of practical strategies and recommendations to encourage people to change their behaviour and improve the overall systems as well as form a supportive structure towards the waste management. This study adds to the conversation about sustainable urban growth by stressing the importance of involving local communities in shaping better waste management practices, especially in areas that often get overlooked.
KEYWORDS: Waste management, Segregation at Source, Needs Assessment, Informal Settlement, JJ Colony Delhi, Socio-Economic Difference, Behavioural Change, Community Perspective, Urban Sustainability.
