The BBMP-owned Krishnarajapuram (KR Puram) market, one of the biggest in the City and is a busy, vibrant and a crowded market in the heart of Bengaluru City (Ward 55). It has given livelihood for hundreds of vendors and farmers. There are about 150+ vendors in the market generating 1000kg/day of waste on an average. Large number of livestock farming and cows can be seen near the market. These are the positive aspects of the market that can be used for the waste management of the market, but is in a shambles due to poor maintenance and lack of proper amenities. Shopkeepers and visitors to the market spread across five acres have to bear with uncleared garbage, drains filled with muck and all-pervading stench. The dismal condition has been persisting for years.
Intensive study of the market, Vendor awareness sessions, provision of infrastructure, dedicated cow feeding area and diversion of fruit/vegetable waste to orphanages, piggeries and goshalas, fostered a culture of responsible waste management in the market.
IMPACT
- 1000kg/day of waste diversion from landfill
- ≈Rs. 70,000/- BBMP cost of waste handling saved
- Better life (Plastic-free food) for animals
- 150+ vendors sensitized on waste management
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There are about 150+ vendors of wholesale and retail fruits/vegetables, retail fruits/vegetables. Around 100-200kg/day of dry waste and 7000-10,000kg/day of wet waste is generated.
Pre-Existing System:
All the left over waste is swept, collected in autos and dumped to dump trucks mixing up with other wastes. Pourakarmikas worked only 6 hours for 5 days and 4 hours for 2 days a week wherein there was a requirement of 12hours of cleaning leading to creation of blackspots. The sad direct consequence of mixed waste is obvious where one can notice cows ingesting plastic and other waste while grazing on fruit/vegetable leftovers.
Implemented Methodology:
