Urban waste management is an important agenda for govt: Iyer

Solid and liquid waste management in urban areas is an important agenda for the government, said Parameswaran Iyer, CEO, NITI Aayog on Thursday.

 

Addressing the day-2 of the 6th edition of ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards and India Sanitation Conclave, Iyer said that it will be important to work with all stakeholders in the urban area including the private sector. 

 

He added that behavioral change is at the heart of all the programs including Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Conserve Water, etc. towards sanitation and managing solid and liquid waste management. “We also have set up a Behavior Insights Unit in the Aayog which focuses on behavioral change and tries to mainstream into all government programs.