AbstractSolid waste management has become a common problem in rural areas now a day. Huge quantities of biodegradable and non-biodegradable solid waste are generated which needs proper disposal. The problem is more associated with non-biodegradable waste in the form polythene, plastic, bottles, thermocol items, paper, glass etc. Heaps of dung’s are commonly visible in villages surrounding which provide favourable breeding place of vectors. According to Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India (MDWS) approximately 0.3 to 0.4 million tonnes of solid waste is generated per day in rural India. Improper disposal and management of solid waste causes environmental problems as well unpleasant scene. Several initiatives have been taken by state government for effective management of solid waste. The present paper seeks to analyze and discuss Wealth from Waste (Kachre Se Kamai) project for solid waste management in rural areas of Haryana.
Keywords: Waste to Wealth; Rural areas; Solid waste; Gram panchayat; Waste disposal.