Participatory Solid Waste Management (SWM) planning: experiences from Indian cities

This learning paper is based on PRIAs work under its Urban Governance initiative over the years. It looks into the issues, processes and methods involved while working with government agencies and communities on strengthening local governance institutions in small and medium towns. The paper highlights that lackadaisical practices in managing the solid waste by municipality officials not only creates un-asethetic cities but also creates fertile grounds for spreading of disease and environmental hazards.