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Thooimai Mission

Thooimai Mission is a state-level initiative in Tamil Nadu for sustainable waste management, under the Special Programme Implementation department.

Thooimai Mission

  • Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL), a government-owned company, leads the mission by providing policy guidance and technical support.
  • CTCL promotes a Zero Waste to Landfill framework, emphasizing segregation at source, decentralized processing of wet waste, and efficient recycling through Material Recovery Facilities.
  • It also supports local bodies in implementing waste management systems and focuses on resource recovery, circular economy, behavioral change, and skill development for sanitation workers.
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Our Vision

We envision a world where waste is no longer dumped but deposited as valuable resources in a circular system. Our focus is on

  •   Revolutionizing waste management through circular resource systems
  •   Environmental regeneration and protection for future generations
  •   Promoting community well-being through sustainable practices
  •   Aligning with global Sustainability Development Goals
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Our Mission

Achieve cleaner, healthier and resilient communities through sustainable waste solutions.

  • We're committed to creating a sustainable future where waste is minimized, resources are conserved, and communities thrive in clean environments.
  • Through innovation, education, and collaboration, we aim to transform waste management practices across communities.

Our Objectives

Circular Resource Management

Implement and promote systems that treat waste as a resource, creating closed-loop cycles of material use and reuse.

Minimal Environmental Impact

Develop and deploy solutions that significantly reduce pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental harms from waste.

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WASH Access

Ensure communities have reliable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene services that are sustainable and resilient.

 

Thooimai Mission

Thooimai Mission is the Flagship mission of the Government of Tamil Nadu to transform solid waste management through scientific waste management, resource recovery, circular economy interventions, digital innovation, and capacity building.

Thooimai Mission
  • Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL), a government-owned company, leads the mission by providing policy guidance and technical support.
  • CTCL promotes a Zero Waste to Landfill framework, emphasizing segregation at source, decentralized processing of wet waste, and efficient recycling through Material Recovery Facilities.
  • It also supports local bodies in implementing waste management systems and focuses on resource recovery, circular economy, behavioral change, and skill development for sanitation workers.
 
About Us

Our Vision

To transition Tamil Nadu from a linear waste disposal model to a circular resource management system, achieving 100% source segregation, maximizing resource recovery, and realizing Zero Waste to Landfill through scientific waste management, technology, and community participation.

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Simple and intuitive

Our Mission

Achieve cleaner, healthier and resilient communities through sustainable waste solutions.

  • We're committed to creating a sustainable future where waste is minimized, resources are conserved, and communities thrive in clean environments.
  • Through innovation, education, and collaboration, we aim to transform waste management practices across communities.
 

Our Mission Objectives

Source Segregation

Achieve 100% segregation of waste at source to enable efficient collection, processing, and resource recovery.

 
Circular Resource Management

Transform waste into valuable resources by promoting reuse, recycling, and recovery through circular economy practices.

 
Zero Waste to Landfill

Minimize landfill dependency by ensuring scientific processing and maximum diversion of waste from disposal sites.

 
 
Waste Monetization

Unlock the economic value of waste through resource recovery, recycling markets, and sustainable business models.

 
Smart Waste Governance

Leverage digital technologies, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making for efficient waste management.

 
Sustainable Infrastructure

Strengthen waste management infrastructure and systems to support efficient collection, processing, and resource recovery.

 
Citizen Participation

Promote behavioural change and active community engagement to build a culture of cleanliness and sustainability.

 
Environmental Sustainability

Reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, and build a cleaner, healthier, and climate-resilient Tamil Nadu.