The findings of the survey clearly demonstrate the lack of proper planning in relation to the solid
waste status of a city and the need for including treatment and disposal facilities for urban solid waste
management as part of a city’s master plan. While the efforts of cities such as Agartala, Kochi,
Mangalore, Surat, Vadodara etc must be acknowledged, the fact remains that the major generators like
Delhi and Greater Mumbai still have a long way to go.