Srinagar, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 2,147 waste segregation sheds have been constructed across the Union Territory over the past three financial years, of which 1,491 are currently functional.
Replying to an unstarred question tabled by MLA Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, the government, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the sheds were constructed during 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 at a total expenditure of Rs 6,814.60 lakh.
Providing year-wise details, the government said that 1,851 sheds were constructed in 2023-24 with 1,229 functional, followed by 156 sheds in 2024-25 with 166 functional, and 140 sheds in 2025-26 with 96 functional.
The government further informed that the waste segregation process begins with collection at the Panchayat level, followed by transportation to designated sheds where waste is segregated into wet and dry categories. Wet waste is processed through compost pits to generate “waste to wealth,” while dry waste is further segregated into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Recyclable plastic is sent to Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs) for processing before being forwarded to authorised recyclers.
It added that in case of littering or public inconvenience, immediate measures are taken to clear the sites.
Regarding construction of individual compost and soakage pits, the government said that the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) guidelines do not provide for construction of individual compost pits and soakage pits.
On defunct assets, the government said that non-functional waste segregation sheds are being repaired and renovated to make them operational, while Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode is also being explored to improve functionality.
“The Finance Department has earmarked 10 per cent of PRI grants for operation and maintenance of SBM(G) assets, which will help in upkeep of such infrastructure,” the government said. (KNO)
