A Study on the Progress, Challenges, and Impacts on Sanitation and Waste Management in Mizoram, India

Abstract

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) on October 2, 2014, with the aim of advancing sanitation and achieving universal sanitation coverage. The objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission was to achieve nationwide sanitation and the establishment of communities that are free from open defecation and maintain cleanliness. This research study investigates the progress, obstacles, and impacts of the Swachh Bharat Mission on sanitation and waste management. The paper analyses pertinent concepts, methodologies, empirical evidence, and arguments regarding mission development, municipal waste management, and urban population expansion during the last decade. This research article aims to elucidate the Swachh Bharat Mission and its influence on sanitation and waste management in India.