Parmanu Nagar is Indore’s model zero-waste colony

Times News NetworkIndore: Indore’s Parmanu Nagar, home to 68 families, has transformed into a self-sustaining zero-waste colony, with the locality serving as a model for urban sustainability through citizen-led environmental initiatives.“The colony processes majority of its generated waste locally. Residents segregate household waste into six distinct categories. Recyclable materials are transferred to authorized vendors, while organic waste is processed on-site into high-quality compost used to maintain the colony’s gardens and green belts” Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav told TOI.To eliminate single-use plastics, the colony established a community ‘utensil bank’ that provides reusable dishes for family and social events, stopping the use of disposable plastic and thermocol products, IMC commissioner Kshitij Singhal said.He said that the initiative demonstrated how community participation and decentralized resource management can establish sustainable urban ecosystems.Pointers:Integrated resource conservationWater Harvesting: All residential units equipped with rooftop rainwater harvesting & groundwater recharging systemsSolar Energy: Approximately 90% of households utilize solar water heaters & solar energy systemsEco-Friendly Roads: Internal roads in colony have paver blocks instead of traditional cement-concrete. This interlocking design allows rainwater to percolate directly into the ground, aiding groundwater recharge