NDMC Declares Sangli Apartments as 'Anupam Colony' for Zero-Waste Practices
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Monday recognized Sangli Apartments on Copernicus Marg as an 'Anupam Colony' under its environmental initiative, celebrating the residents' commitment to waste management and sustainability. The residential complex has become the eighth colony in the NDMC area to achieve this certification, which is awarded to communities that attain 100% segregation of waste at source and adopt scientific waste management practices.
First Defence Colony to Receive the Certification
NDMC chairperson Keshav Chandra unveiled the certification plaque on Monday, highlighting that Sangli Apartments is the first defence services residential colony to receive the Anupam Colony distinction. 'This is the eighth colony to receive the Anupam Colony certification and the first defence services residential colony to achieve this distinction. The active involvement of residents has made it possible to implement advanced waste segregation and management systems,' Chandra said.
Comprehensive Waste Management Ecosystem
The colony has established a robust waste management ecosystem that includes segregation of waste at source, on-site composting of wet and horticulture waste, a material recovery facility (MRF) for dry waste, and initiatives promoting reuse and recycling such as the RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) centre and 'Neki Ki Deewar'. Officials stated that multiple bins are provided for segregating recyclable materials, sanitary waste, e-waste, and horticulture waste, significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills.
Residents' Pride in Achieving Zero-Waste Status
Sangli Apartments Residents’ Welfare Association president Air Commodore Umesh P Nagarale expressed pride in the recognition, noting that the colony has become the first among defence officers' residential colonies to earn the certification. 'Residents have long maintained high standards of cleanliness and greenery, and the adoption of scientific waste segregation will further strengthen these efforts,' he said.
Part of NDMC's Broader Sustainability Agenda
Chandra explained that the Anupam Colony initiative is a key part of the NDMC's broader sustainability agenda, aimed at creating environmentally conscious and self-sustaining residential communities. Colonies receive the certification after achieving complete waste segregation and ensuring scientific processing of waste within their premises. The NDMC officials emphasized that the initiative seeks to reduce dependence on landfills, promote resource recovery, and encourage resident welfare associations to adopt sustainable waste management practices as part of the vision for a cleaner and greener capital.
