UP Villages Go Hi-Tech As 75 km Roads Built From Plastic Waste

The use of plastic waste in road construction has emerged as a key innovation, reducing environmental burden while strengthening rural connectivity.

These roads, built across multiple districts including the state capital, have become a visible symbol of sustainable development at the village level.

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• Villages construct over 75 km of plastic waste roads.
• Door-to-door collection generates over ₹3 crore income.

Uttar Pradesh’s villages are carving out a new identity through technology-driven cleanliness and environmental innovation, with plastic waste roads, organised waste collection and compost production transforming rural infrastructure and livelihoods.

Across Lucknow, Rampur, Amethi, Lalitpur and Etah, nearly 75 kilometres of roads have been constructed using plastic waste, presenting a development model that combines infrastructure expansion with environmental conservation.

Plastic Waste Roads Redefine Rural Infrastructure

The use of plastic waste in road construction has emerged as a key innovation, reducing environmental burden while strengthening rural connectivity. These roads, built across multiple districts including the state capital, have become a visible symbol of sustainable development at the village level.

Door-to-Door Waste Collection Boosts Rural Income

Alongside plastic road construction, gram panchayats have introduced door-to-door waste collection systems to support vermi-compost production. According to officials, this initiative has generated income of over ₹3 crore so far. An additional ₹29 lakh has been earned through plastic waste management units operating in rural areas.

‘Waste to Wealth’ Model Rolled Out Statewide

Director of the Panchayati Raj Department Amit Kumar Singh said a comprehensive waste management master plan was prepared on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

“Under this, door-to-door waste collection has been started in gram panchayats and vermi compost production is being done. From this initiative, more than Rs 3 crore income has been generated so far,” Singh said, adding that the department is working on a ‘Waste to Wealth’ model across the state.

Swachh Gaon Maha Abhiyan Drives Clean Village Push

Under the Swachh Gaon Maha Abhiyan, organic and plastic waste is being systematically converted into resources. The Panchayati Raj Department said these initiatives are strengthening gram panchayats financially while helping protect the environment.

Singh said the department remains committed to expanding innovative practices village by village, with the goal of making every village clean, self-reliant and empowered.