Swachh Bharat Mission Urban

In Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari District, Kakinada stands out for its exemplary waste management practices. With around 112,993 households, the city leverages advanced technology to ensure efficient waste management. By implementing a sophisticated system that includes tools like RFID, facial recognition, GPS, and a human resource management system (HRMS), Kakinada effectively oversees its waste collection staff and transportation network. These technologies play a crucial role in detecting and preventing any inefficiencies or leaks within the waste management process.

To ensure 100% door-to-door waste collection, Kakinada has established a robust technological framework that utilizes a range of digital tools, including Online Waste Management System (OWMS) which tracks the process in real-time, RFID, facial recognition, GPS, and a human resource management system (HRMS). These tools are crucial for managing waste collection staff and transportation, while also ensuring continuous monitoring to detect and prevent any system leaks or inefficiencies. The RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) chip-enabled tags installed at every waste generator's gate are scanned by collectors upon waste pickup. This data is captured in the OWMS, allowing officials to monitor progress. Daily reports comparing scanned gates to collection targets guarantee comprehensive coverage. Through continuous monitoring and the sanitation staff's dedicated efforts, this system has achieved successful 100% door-to-door collection.

The Municipal Corporation has allocated 108 Hopper vehicles equipped with GPS tracking devices to monitor the transportation of waste and report deviations during waste collection and transportation to processing plants.

To streamline attendance management and ensure accountability of SafaiMitras, Kakinada Municipal Corporation has implemented a Facial Recognition System (FRS) for all its workers. Workers are now able to clock in and out using their facial features, eliminating the need for manual attendance registers or fingerprint scanners. All these technologies are integrated into a Central Command Centre, where waste management is closely monitored.

After optimizing waste management in the city using advanced technology, Kakinada has seen several positive changes. The city has increased the collection of segregated waste, leading to a rise in total annual revenue from waste processing. Around 60% of residents now segregate waste at source, and public littering has significantly decreased. Through a combination of diligent efforts from sanitation workers and active participation from residents, Kakinada's waste management system strives to handle the city's substantial waste output efficiently and effectively.