Preface

Author(s): Rajender k Pachauri

Source: Benchmarking Performance Authored By TERI

Abstract:

That our over-burdened cities are characterized by clutter and chaos is common knowledge. Yet, what is frightening is that the pressure on urban services continues to increase—everyday. Statistics too add a sense of urgency—three infants die every minute in India due to diarrhoea, a waterborne disease caused by dirty drinking water. (As estimated by the World Bank, medical expenditure, caused by poor quality water, may amount to nearly 290 billion rupees annually). About 54% of urban population in India does not have access to sewerage and sanitation services. Proper waste collection services have reached only 72%. Rivers passing through urban areas have become virtual sewers, and groundwater contamination is rampant. Mounds of solid waste lie unattended, and landfills are recklessly managed.

Publisher/Organisation: TERI Project Team

Publication Date: 17 January 2004

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