India, Dec. 30 -- The Greater Noida administration is holding a cleanliness ranking contest for bulk waste generators, including housing societies and non-residential establishments, to strengthen decentralised waste management and improve on-ground sanitation practices, officials said on Monday.

The move is aimed at encouraging compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which mandate bulk waste generators to process biodegradable and recyclable waste within their premises, said officials.

"Under the initiative, residential societies securing the top rank will receive Rs.1 lakh, while those finishing second and third will be awarded Rs.75,000 and Rs.50,000 respectively. Two additional societies will be given consolation pri...