Waste Management - India

The Waste Management market is valued at INR 10 bn in 2008 and is expected to reach INR 27 bn in 2013. Market of waste management comprises of four segments municipal waste, electronic waste, biomedical waste and industrial waste.

The report provides a snapshot of the market including all its segments municipal waste, electronic waste, biomedical waste and industrial waste. Characteristics and trends showcase aspects such as increasing urbanization, large cities contributing to waste, initiatives taken at corporate level, Urban local bodies (ULBs) approaching Capital Markets , increasing Interest in waste-to-energy projects and Private Equity Investments. Key issues and challenges facing this sector include Lack of Collection and Segregation at Source, Scarcity of Land, dumping of e-waste and Lack of awareness. Government Regulations and Policies cover regulatory framework and different laws and policies governing waste management. The report also highlights Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small & Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) and Public Private Partnership initiatives for waste management. The competitive landscape identifies major players in this sector. The report also provides details of the key developments in this sector.