2024 Vol. 30 No.1 PP 147-156

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp147-156

Assessment of Public concerns and Behaviours towards Scientific Solid Waste Management in Kanpur City (U.P.), India

Rohit Singh¹, *Saumya Singh², Gopal Ji Kushwaha³ and Darshan Kumar Jha⁴

¹Department of Geography,
³Department of Botany,
S. K. P.G. College,
BASTI - 272001 (U.P.), INDIA
²Department of Geography,
K. S. Saket P. G. College,
AYODHYA - 224123 (U.P.), INDIA
⁴Dept. of Geography,
J.T. Girls Degree College,
PRAYAGRAJ - 211002 (U.P.), INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail:saumyasingh2k12@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study evaluates household civic amenities, behaviour, and perspective on the management of garbage and trash in different zones of Kanpur city, using primary data collected through interviews with 622 randomly selected households. The study calculates Household Amenities Index, Behaviour Index and Pollution Perception Index, based on variables: toilet facilities, drinking water sources, ways of discarding garbage and readiness to pay for pickup.The study finds that zone 6 residents are more diligent in scientific waste management, and there is high pollution in the city centre due to poor management and lack of civic facilities. The finding would guide effective solid waste management policies.

KEY WORDS : Behavioural Index, Household Amenities Index, Pollution Perception Index, Solid Waste.