Contents
Abbreviations vi;
List of Tables vii;
List of Illustrations viii;
Acknowledgement ix;
1. Introduction 1;
1.1 Research problem 2;
1.2 Structure of dissertation 3;
2. Literature Review 4;
2.1 Municipal Solid Wastes 4;
2.2 Solid Waste Management 5;
2.3 Economic Growth and Solid Waste Generation 7;
2.4 Pollution 7;
2.5 Waste Disposal 8;
3 Regulatory Framework MSWM in India 12;
3.1 Constitutional Provisions 12;
3.2 Legislative Framework 13;
4 Research Methodology 17;
4.1 Rationale of the study 17;
4.2 Research Objectives 17;
4.3 Research Questions 18;
4.4 Research Strategy 18;
4.5 Limitation and Challenges of the study 20;
5 Problems facing SWM in Kochi 21;
5.1 Existing Conditions 21;
6 Understanding Perceptions 31;
6.1 Role of Kudumbashree 31;
6.2 Perceptions about DWM 33;
7 Policy Recommendations 39;
8 Conclusion 43;
Appendices;
1. SLBM of Kochi for the year 2018-19 45;
2. Budget of KMC for the year 2018-19 46;
3. Survey form 48;
4. Minutes of Meeting of SLMC 51;
5. Interview Schedule for officials 52;
References 53.