EIA Studies of 3 Pre-Identified Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in ...

Rapid EIA Studies of 3 Pre-identified Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in NCT - Delhi
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9.1 INTRODUCTION
Experience from the successful project show that consulting with the public is a
important as performing good technical studies. Public consultation process involves
the participation of the public in the process of developing the composting facility site
for the scientific management of municipal waste. Effective public involvement
requires integrating public concerns and values at every stage of the process. This
process communicates to the public what to expect, providing a kind of “contract”
with the public that helps to establish the credibility of the sponsoring agency.
9.2 STAKEHOLDERS TO THE PROJECT
The following stakeholders to be involved in the public participation process:
Community Based Organisations, Local Bodies
The village societies near the composting facility site have to be involved in the
consultation process. They should be informed of the advantages and disadvantages
of having the facility in that area for the community and environment as a whole.
Environmental NGO
NGOs have to be engaged in carrying out public consultation process. The NGO will
help in preparing and disseminating public information in the local language both
prior to and after the EIA study on project objectives and summary of the report
respectively.
Local Media
Local media will help in building up the public opinion by publishing the articles in
local language regarding composting project. A public notice regarding the public
consultation meeting has also to be published in the same daily.
Medical Professionals
The prominent medical professionals (local doctors) may explain to the local people
the benefits of having a waste treatment (composting) facility rather than dumping
the waste in a haphazard manner.
Traditional Leaders
The head of Panchayats of nearby villages should be involved in the public
consultation process. They have to be invited to the Public Consultation meeting and
have to be briefed about the facility and its affects on their lives and their livelihood at
an early stage.
Waste generators
Industrial units/Group of waste generators shall take initiatives in approaching the
Government/DOE and Financial Institutions for setting up the SLF. DOE/DPCC shall
provide necessary information regarding the quantity and type of waste generated,
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