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24 June 2026

Delhi monsoon preparedness and waste management

The topic provides practical examples of urban disaster management, e-governance tools like the 311 app, and decentralized waste management models that serve as useful case studies for GS2 and GS3 answers on urban governance.

1 min read Day 1 of 15 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Delhi government reported the removal of 3.4 million metric tons of silt from city drains to prepare for the monsoon season.
  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) utilizes the '311' mobile application for public reporting of incomplete desilting work.
  • Public Works Department (PWD) has identified 445 waterlogging hotspots, with 335 under its direct jurisdiction and others managed by MCD and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department.
  • The 'zero-waste model' involves 100% source segregation, on-site composting, and recycling.
  • Delhi currently hosts over 670 certified zero-waste areas, including 590 colonies and 40 institutions, processing approximately 100 tonnes of waste daily.
  • Strategic recommendations for waste management include decentralised infrastructure and the utilization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding for low-income and unauthorised colonies.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 15 in Delhi urban infrastructure and civic management initiatives, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of decentralised waste management models in addressing the urban sanitation challenges of metropolitan cities in India. 150 words
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  2. Urban flooding is a recurring challenge in Indian metropolitan cities. Analyze the role of infrastructure maintenance, such as desilting and drainage management, in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the context of rapid urbanization. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the 'zero-waste model' as implemented in certain Delhi colonies?

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