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Summary Cleanliness in cities keeps residents healthy and prevents die spread of diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. The Swachh Bharat Mission instituted by the government is beset by a lot of challenges. City? compost from biodegradable waste has a lot of advantages. It improves agricultural productivity?, is weed free and enriches nutrient-deficient soils as it is rich in organic carbon. Equally beneficial is farm compost. Use of such compost in soil enhances the water holding capacity and thus there is less requirement of water per crop. It makes the soil porous, roots stronger and resistant to pests and decay. With plastic roads, there is less monsoon damage and simultaneously solves the city?s problem of disposing non-recyclable plastic. Moreover, it also tackles problem of managing waste while freeing up scarce land.
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