Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Reviewing existing waste rules, such as municipal, plastic, e-waste and bio-medical waste rules, and checking where they are unclear or poorly enforced.
Collecting and analysing data on waste generation, segregation, collection, treatment and disposal in cities, states and industries.
Preparing policy briefs, options papers and draft rules or amendments for government departments or clients.
Assessing the costs, benefits and likely impact of a proposed policy on municipal bodies, industry, households and waste workers.
Consulting stakeholders such as municipal officials, recyclers, manufacturers and residents' groups, and recording their views.
Tracking national and international developments, including packaging and trade rules that affect Indian exporters, and advising on what should change locally.
Presenting findings to senior officials, committees or the public, and answering questions on proposed rules.
