Community-Led Waste Management Models in Rural Jharkhand

Author(s): Dr. Puja Mishra and Dr. Ashutosh Mishra

Abstract:

Community-led waste management models have emerged as a sustainable approach to addressing the growing waste management challenges in rural areas. This study examines the factors influencing the success of these models in rural Jharkhand, focusing on institutional support, community participation, and training programs. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 100 respondents and analyzed using SPSS. Institutional support was found to have a direct impact on waste management success, mediated by community participation. Training programs improve waste management awareness, which contributed to the effectiveness of the community-driven approach. Regression analysis also showed that institutional support and community participation had a strong predictive power for waste management success. However, multicollinearity among some variables makes necessary careful model refinement. This study shows the importance of a holistic approach integrating institutional support with active engagement by the community in developing waste management solutions that are scalable and sustainable. Implications for policy makers and research directions are considered.

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