Graphic Reflections

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Developing v/s developed country

One significant difference between developed and developing countries lies in the importance they give to garbage (or municipal solid waste) management. Most developed countries have strict rules and procedures in place regarding garbage disposal and violators are fined heavily. Proper management of waste is a strong indicator of a responsible and developed society. To become a developed country in that sense, India has a long way to go! Today, in India, there is an urgent need of strict garbage disposal and waste management rules, procedures and related education. (Bottom right photograph: garbage collection in Sweden. Photographer: Niklas Johnsson, curtesy Stock Xchng. Top left photograph: a garbage collection bin outside a South Delhi neighbourhood.)

6 Comments| Posted in Development+ Garbage / Waste / Litteron April 29th, 2007

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6 Responses to 'Developing v/s developed country'

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  1. Nice.. But have you seen the latest photos of NAPOLI.. which is in Italy.. G8 country, (one of the top 8 economies of the world?) I guess you must have by now.. its nice to show images of delhi and feel better about ourselves.. But wake up to reality mate..

    FAIL…

    Andrea Zoppi

    22 May 08 at 2:37 pm

  2. Thanks for your comment, Andrea

    Mayank

    28 Aug 09 at 9:08 am

  3. Garbage is a problem everywhere.
    Not the developed countries are finding ways or actually are having trouble finding ways to get rid of their garbage and so are shipping it to undeveloped countries.

    I agree that garbage on the streets is a huge problem and one that will be corrected by itself as incomes in these countries improve.

    Jo

    13 Apr 11 at 9:20 pm

  4. Thanks for your comment, Jo. Well, I agree to an extent :-)

    Mayank

    13 Apr 11 at 9:30 pm

  5. United Nations still have not specified clear indicators/ demarcations between developing and developed nations. One fault is the calculation of National averages, ignoring inter state and within regional differences.India is far more developed than many nations (we still have plenty of sunshine, human labor, water reserves, Government schemes for the Elderly and poverty alleviation programs) but as Indians we never take responsibility at the level of community betterment. One Champaran Movement alone is not sufficient.

    Please bring more photographs.

    Shradha Mathur

    24 Apr 11 at 6:14 pm

  6. Thanks for your comment, Shradha. Makes me think a lot!

    Mayank

    24 Apr 11 at 6:23 pm

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