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Residential Training Programme on Circular Pathways Focus on C&D waste management and dust control

Only a fraction of construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated in India is currently recycled or reused. Whereas, approximately 90% of such waste can be repurposed after processing and meet India’s increasing demand for building materials. Moreover, mishandling and indiscriminate disposal of C&D waste can account for atleast a third of a city’s particulate pollution. While plans are underway to double the current number of over 35 operational C&D waste processing plants across the country, significant gaps in implementation persist. For these facilities to be economically viable, the entire ecosystem must be strengthened, encompassing C&D waste bye-laws, curbing illegal dumping, collection, transportation, user charge notifications, processing and reuse.

Further, the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2019 and the 15th Finance Commission have played a crucial role in pushing multi-sectoral clean air action in cities. With the NCAP deadline approaching in 2026 as well as notification of the new Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 that bring an Extended Producer Responsibility framework, cities need to gear up for the necessary push for clean air and material circularity.

CSE’s Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) offers a residential training program that equips professionals from the built environment and construction industry, urban local bodies (ULBs), and Pollution Control Board officials with the knowledge and tools to build this seamless ecosystem. The training covers a cradle-tocradle approach for C&D waste management, compliance requirements, and actionable strategies for achieving circularity in construction. The course also addresses gaps between policy and practice, offering insights into circular economy strategies for the construction sector.

What the training will cover

  • Introduction to circular economy and efficient resource utilization.
  • C&D waste management rules, policy and the administrative framework for C&D waste and dust management, including the roles and responsibilities of actors involved.
  • Waste estimation methodologies and preparation of waste and dust management plan.
  • Planning for infrastructure such as collection points, transfer stations, transportation routes, vehicle fleets, processing technologies, recycling site identification, etc.
  • Impact assessment and self-declaration responsibilities for the construction sector.
  • Dust control practices and compliance requirements.
  • City-city learning on C&D waste and dust control.
  • Insight into the value and trade chain of C&D waste.
  • Exposure visit to a C&D waste recycling plant

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TRAINING COORDINATOR

Sayani Sen
Programme Officer
Sustainable Habitat Programme, CSE
8240061255
sayani.sen@cseindia.org

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

Rajneesh Sareen
Programme Director
Sustainable Habitat Programme, CSE
rajneesh.sareen@cseindia.org

 

 

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Training fees
Rs. 28,000 per participant (taxes extra as applicable)

*The training fee covers the costs/charges for tuition, expert sessions, training materials, boarding and lodging, and transport from New Delhi to AAETI and back.
Training methodology
Classroom lectures, Case studies, Class exercises, Discussions, Field visit
Key takeaways
  • In-depth knowledge of various components needed for effective C&D waste management.
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and compliance needs for effective C&D waste and dust management.
  • Insight of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes for construction activities.
  • Skill to estimate C&D waste generation and develop waste and dust management plans
Other benefits
  • Certificate of Participation from CSE on completion of the training
  • E-alerts for CSE webinars, trainings and workshops on the subject, and subscription to CSE’s weekly e-newsletter.
  • Alerts for CSE’s work (publications, videos, events etc) related to sustainable habitat.
  • One year subscription of Down-To-Earth fortnightly e-magazine.
What They Said About CSE's Training Programmes
“The training programme offered a balanced blend of theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions, making it highly valuable for urban planners. From learning how to access and process data to analyzing and interpreting it, the step-by-step exposure was comprehensive and insightful. The group work encouraged collaborative learning, and the peaceful, eco-friendly campus environment enhanced the experience.”

Dr Akkeri Ramya, Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
“The best part of the training were the sessions on heat vulnerability mapping, microclimate assessment, and modelling—they were truly engaging. The visualization and mapping techniques greatly enhanced my ability to identify vulnerable areas, making my arguments much stronger.”

Aravind Unni, Urban Practitioner, Researcher and Activist
Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute
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