Lucknow Becomes Zero Net Waste City | Uttar Pradesh | 03 Jul 2025
Why in News?
Lucknow achieved a major milestone in urban waste management by launching a 700 MT fresh waste processing unit at the Shivri Plant. With this, the city now scientifically processes all 2,000 MT of daily waste, becoming a ‘zero net waste city.’
Key Points
- Legacy Waste Remediation at Shivri:
- In 2022, the Shivri site faced a major challenge with 18.5 lakh MT of accumulated legacy waste.
- To tackle this, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) launched a Rs 106.18 crore remediation project, with Rs 96.53 crore funded under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-I).
- The project was awarded to Bhumi Green Energy, which began work in March 2024.
- Circular Economy in Action:
- So far, 12.86 lakh MT of legacy waste has been processed into Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), Bio-soil and Construction-grade debris.
- RDF comprises non-recyclable dry waste like plastics, paper, and textiles, has a high calorific value and can be used for power generation in waste-to-energy projects.
- The reclaimed 25-acre site is now being repurposed for Green zones, Composting pads and New waste infrastructure.
- Waste-to-Energy Plant in Pipeline:
- Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-I):
- It was launched on 2nd October 2014 by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- It was also divided into SBM-Gramin for rural areas and SBM-Urban for urban centers.
- Aim:
- It aimed to make India Open Defecation Free (ODF) by constructing individual and community toilets and implementing waste management systems in schools and anganwadi toilets.
- An area can be notified or declared as ODF if at any point of the day, not even a single person is found defecating in the open.
- SBM Urban 2.0:
- It aims for "Garbage Free Cities" by establishing material recovery facilities, waste-to-energy plants, and recycling units, significantly boosting solid waste processing capacity by around 1.06 lakh tonnes per day (TPD) in urban areas.
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Operation Conviction | Uttar Pradesh | 03 Jul 2025
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a transformation in its law and order situation through a strict zero-tolerance policy, including Operation Conviction, which focuses on securing swift convictions and tackling serious crimes.
Key Points
- Operation Conviction & Impact:
- Launched in July 2023, Operation Conviction has emerged as a key strategy to ensure swift justice by focusing on fast-track prosecution, leading to significant improvements in conviction rates.
- In crimes against children, several received the death penalty under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and more than 600 were sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Significant convictions have been secured in cases involving top criminals and notorious mafias, underscoring the focus on organized crime.
- POCSO Act, 2012:
- About:
- Key Features:
- The Act is gender-neutral, protecting both boys and girls from sexual abuse. It provides for interim compensation by Special Courts and immediate relief through the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for urgent needs.
- A support person is appointed to assist the child through legal proceedings. Section 23 ensures confidentiality by prohibiting disclosure of the victim’s identity in the media.
- Organised Crime:
- Organised crime is defined as illegal activities carried out by groups or networks working together, often involving violence, corruption, or related actions to gain financial or material benefits.
- Transnational organised crime (TOC) occurs when activities or groups operate in multiple countries.
- Different forms of organised crime include: