NAGAR

Solid Waste Management

Mumbai, one of the world’s densest cities, faces a severe shortage of accessible public open spaces, with just 1.24 sq. m. available per person, far below the recommended standard. NAGAR has been at the forefront of advocating for the protection, mapping, and better management of these critical urban resources. Through extensive ground surveys, policy engagement, and collaborations like the ongoing project with UDRI, we aim to ensure every Mumbaikar has access to clean, safe, and inclusive open spaces. Explore our research, data tools, and advocacy initiatives shaping Mumbai’s public realm.

Projects

NAGAR, in partnership with the Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) and the MCGM, launched a pioneering solid

NAGAR proposed a People–Public–Private Partnership (PPPP) model to support the Swachh Bharat mission by strengthening citizen participation in Solid Waste

NAGAR’s Ward-Level Solid Waste Management Study assessed how waste is handled across Mumbai’s municipal wards to identify gaps and strengthen