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Papers by Jasir Mushtaq

Research paper thumbnail of Physico-chemical characterisation and quantification of municipal solid waste in high-altitude Srinagar City of North-Western Himalayas

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Producing sustainable concrete with plastic waste: A review

Research paper thumbnail of Adsorption investigation of physico-chemical characteristics of different water samples by coalesce Coconut shell

International Journal of Environmental Engineering

Research paper thumbnail of Geospatial mapping and SWOT analysis of municipal solid waste management: A case study of Srinagar city

Solid State Technology, Apr 30, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Land use/land cover analysis based prioritization of micro watersheds of Jhelum basin, North Western Himalayas using Geospatial Techniques

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization investigation on organic compost of municipal solid waste using Physico-chemical, spectroscopic and thermal methods at different stages

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Spatial–temporal variations and forecasting analysis of municipal solid waste in the mountainous city of north-western Himalayas

SN Applied Sciences, 2020

Municipal solid waste management is a growing problem faced by several municipalities and has bec... more Municipal solid waste management is a growing problem faced by several municipalities and has become a global issue, particularly in mountainous cities of developing countries. This study focuses on the existing pattern of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) and challenges in the mountainous city of Srinagar, Kashmir, India. The study aims at analysing the municipal solid waste composition, spatio-temporal variations of municipal solid waste generated and its management by using ArcGIS mapping software. The annual results of MSW composition revealed high organic waste (53.40%), followed by recyclable (16.79%) and inert waste (23.40%), respectively. Further, the ANOVA statistical analysis in SPSS software was utilized to evaluate the seasonal variations between two seasons (i.e. winter and summer). The results showed a significance between the type of MSW and the season in which MSW was generated (p = 0.001). Further, the GIS-based spatial maps were generated, viz. ward-wise location, population density, municipal solid waste generation, wastebin density and spatial distribution of open waste points with illegal dumpsites. The spatial map findings showed high-density of MSW generation between (30.04 and 35.65) Mt day −1 in administrative wards of (4, 6, 7, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23), due to high population density. Furthermore, the forecast trend of MSW generation between 2020 and 2030 was evaluated in Minitab software. Based on forecasted findings, a total of 216,82,10 Mt MS will be generated during the next decade (i.e. 2020-2030). This high-quantity trend of MSW generation indicates that extra pressure will be on the existing MSW system. However, the problems of MSW management can be mitigated by implementing the integrated waste management plan.

Research paper thumbnail of A Case Study of Watershed Management for Rafiabad-B Watershed

International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience, 2018

Rafiabad-B is a small Watershed located at distance of 24 Kms from Baramulla district. It lies be... more Rafiabad-B is a small Watershed located at distance of 24 Kms from Baramulla district. It lies between 34◦13’N latitude and 74◦23’E longitudes with a mean elevation of 1581 meters. It consists of three micro-watersheds namely Seripora (Brm-1-1), Markoot (Brm-1-2), Chanam(Brm-1-4). The present study was undertaken for estimating the availability and condition of resources and their respective use over a period of time. As very limited information about natural resources, their condition and utilization were available, therefore the present study was undertaken for estimating the status and condition of natural resources and changes in it over the period of time i.e., from 1991 to 2000. Some measures have been adopted to recharge the groundwater resources and prevent soil erosion. Hence it is planned to take such engineering and biological measures which will direct this extra runoff to groundwater storage. Geographic information system (GIS) an essential tool for watershed planning and management tasks. For the GIS mapping drainage network, topography, geology maps, flow path of water are to be easily located. Efforts are made to divert a large amount of rainwater to recharge groundwater resources

Research paper thumbnail of A quantitative investigation of methane gas and solid waste management in mountainous Srinagar city-A case study

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Prediction of Runoff in Dachigam Catchment and Generation of Time Series Autoregressive Model

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Physico-chemical characterization and quantification of municipal solid waste in high-altitude Srinagar city of North-Western Himalayas

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Prediction of Runoff in Dachigam Catchment and Generation of Time Series Autoregressive Model

The study was conducted with the prime objective to generate a stochastic time series model, capa... more The study was conducted with the prime objective to generate a stochastic time series model, capable of predicting runoff in Dachigam catchment area of Dal lake. It covers an area of 141 sq. km. The runoff data of the catchment from the year 1993-2013 was collected and used for the generation of model. Autoregressive (AR) model of order, 1 were used for annual runoff series and different parameters were estimated by the general recursive formula. The goodness of fit and adequacy of models were tested by Box-pierce portmanteau test, Akaike Information Criterion and by comparison of historical and simulated graphs. The AIC value of runoff for AR (1) was model (326.35) which is satisfying the selection criteria. The mean forecast error is also very less in case of runoff AR (1) model. On the basis of the statistical test, Akaike Information Criterion the AR (1) models with estimate model parameters can be used efficiently for the future predictions in Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of Green Buildings – A Review

Today we all have heard the term " Green Building " more and more often just because the Green Mo... more Today we all have heard the term " Green Building " more and more often just because the Green Movement is getting more and more popular with each passing year. A green building is the one which uses less water, optimises energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building. The " built " environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. In the year 2001, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), formed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is continuously striving towards wider adoption of green building concepts in our country. It has licensed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Standard from the U.S. Green Building Council and at present certifies the LEED-New Construction and LEED-Core and Shell buildings in India. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was launched by the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) as a guide for energy efficiency standards. The Green Building movement spearheaded by CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad since 2001 has come a long way. With a meagre green building footprint of 20,000 sq.ft in 2003, today over 400 million sq.ft have been rated by IGBC. India ranks third among the top ten countries for LEED and in 2016, nearly 650 projects in India earned LEED certification. According to a recent USGBC survey, 87 percent of Indian professionals anticipate that use of LEED in India increasing overall, with nine out of ten industry senior executives in India anticipating that their LEED related work will increase over the next several years. The effective use of the natural resources is the need of present days. The Indian green building movement is surging ahead and well poised to reach greater heights, in the years to come.

Research paper thumbnail of Physico-chemical characterisation and quantification of municipal solid waste in high-altitude Srinagar City of North-Western Himalayas

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Producing sustainable concrete with plastic waste: A review

Research paper thumbnail of Adsorption investigation of physico-chemical characteristics of different water samples by coalesce Coconut shell

International Journal of Environmental Engineering

Research paper thumbnail of Geospatial mapping and SWOT analysis of municipal solid waste management: A case study of Srinagar city

Solid State Technology, Apr 30, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Land use/land cover analysis based prioritization of micro watersheds of Jhelum basin, North Western Himalayas using Geospatial Techniques

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization investigation on organic compost of municipal solid waste using Physico-chemical, spectroscopic and thermal methods at different stages

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Spatial–temporal variations and forecasting analysis of municipal solid waste in the mountainous city of north-western Himalayas

SN Applied Sciences, 2020

Municipal solid waste management is a growing problem faced by several municipalities and has bec... more Municipal solid waste management is a growing problem faced by several municipalities and has become a global issue, particularly in mountainous cities of developing countries. This study focuses on the existing pattern of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) and challenges in the mountainous city of Srinagar, Kashmir, India. The study aims at analysing the municipal solid waste composition, spatio-temporal variations of municipal solid waste generated and its management by using ArcGIS mapping software. The annual results of MSW composition revealed high organic waste (53.40%), followed by recyclable (16.79%) and inert waste (23.40%), respectively. Further, the ANOVA statistical analysis in SPSS software was utilized to evaluate the seasonal variations between two seasons (i.e. winter and summer). The results showed a significance between the type of MSW and the season in which MSW was generated (p = 0.001). Further, the GIS-based spatial maps were generated, viz. ward-wise location, population density, municipal solid waste generation, wastebin density and spatial distribution of open waste points with illegal dumpsites. The spatial map findings showed high-density of MSW generation between (30.04 and 35.65) Mt day −1 in administrative wards of (4, 6, 7, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23), due to high population density. Furthermore, the forecast trend of MSW generation between 2020 and 2030 was evaluated in Minitab software. Based on forecasted findings, a total of 216,82,10 Mt MS will be generated during the next decade (i.e. 2020-2030). This high-quantity trend of MSW generation indicates that extra pressure will be on the existing MSW system. However, the problems of MSW management can be mitigated by implementing the integrated waste management plan.

Research paper thumbnail of A Case Study of Watershed Management for Rafiabad-B Watershed

International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience, 2018

Rafiabad-B is a small Watershed located at distance of 24 Kms from Baramulla district. It lies be... more Rafiabad-B is a small Watershed located at distance of 24 Kms from Baramulla district. It lies between 34◦13’N latitude and 74◦23’E longitudes with a mean elevation of 1581 meters. It consists of three micro-watersheds namely Seripora (Brm-1-1), Markoot (Brm-1-2), Chanam(Brm-1-4). The present study was undertaken for estimating the availability and condition of resources and their respective use over a period of time. As very limited information about natural resources, their condition and utilization were available, therefore the present study was undertaken for estimating the status and condition of natural resources and changes in it over the period of time i.e., from 1991 to 2000. Some measures have been adopted to recharge the groundwater resources and prevent soil erosion. Hence it is planned to take such engineering and biological measures which will direct this extra runoff to groundwater storage. Geographic information system (GIS) an essential tool for watershed planning and management tasks. For the GIS mapping drainage network, topography, geology maps, flow path of water are to be easily located. Efforts are made to divert a large amount of rainwater to recharge groundwater resources

Research paper thumbnail of A quantitative investigation of methane gas and solid waste management in mountainous Srinagar city-A case study

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Prediction of Runoff in Dachigam Catchment and Generation of Time Series Autoregressive Model

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Physico-chemical characterization and quantification of municipal solid waste in high-altitude Srinagar city of North-Western Himalayas

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management

Research paper thumbnail of Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste and its management in high-altitude urban areas of North-Western Himalayas

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing ... more Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is the most challenging environmental issue in developing countries around global municipalities. In mountainous regions, very few studies can be found and the availability of limited data, because waste management poses different challenges due to different climate, topography, and geographical conditions. This study has been conducted in three urban areas of the Kashmir region (i.e., Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora) in the western Himalayas. Presently, waste management is underdeveloped and openly dumped in an unscientific manner near to the rivers, streams, and lakes, which increases the threat of contamination to ground and surface water, respectively. The present study aimed to analyze the current scenario of the MSW management system and its waste generation rates. The Physio-chemical characterization of municipal solid waste was carried out by using a quarter and cone method. Proximate analysis of samples was performed by using muffle furnace and bomb calorimeter for chemical analysis, respectively. The findings of the MSW generation of urban areas of Kashmir were approximately 181.43 Mt/day (93.73 Mt/day in Baramulla, 57.46 Mt/day in Kupwara, and 30.27 Mt/day in Bandipora), respectively. Further, the findings of MSW showed high organic waste between (10.3%-68.5%), followed by recyclable waste (12.3%-15.30%), and inert waste (8.27%-9.10%), respectively. Also, the chemical characterization results showed average moisture content varying between (47.6%-52.40%) with the lower calorific values of (1017-1175.6 kcal/kg) in the areas mentioned earlier. In conclusion, alternative treatment methods were proposed, for instance, compositing, biomethane plants, the installation of recycling plants, and upgrading the existing dumping sites to sanitary-engineered landfills.

Research paper thumbnail of Prediction of Runoff in Dachigam Catchment and Generation of Time Series Autoregressive Model

The study was conducted with the prime objective to generate a stochastic time series model, capa... more The study was conducted with the prime objective to generate a stochastic time series model, capable of predicting runoff in Dachigam catchment area of Dal lake. It covers an area of 141 sq. km. The runoff data of the catchment from the year 1993-2013 was collected and used for the generation of model. Autoregressive (AR) model of order, 1 were used for annual runoff series and different parameters were estimated by the general recursive formula. The goodness of fit and adequacy of models were tested by Box-pierce portmanteau test, Akaike Information Criterion and by comparison of historical and simulated graphs. The AIC value of runoff for AR (1) was model (326.35) which is satisfying the selection criteria. The mean forecast error is also very less in case of runoff AR (1) model. On the basis of the statistical test, Akaike Information Criterion the AR (1) models with estimate model parameters can be used efficiently for the future predictions in Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of Green Buildings – A Review

Today we all have heard the term " Green Building " more and more often just because the Green Mo... more Today we all have heard the term " Green Building " more and more often just because the Green Movement is getting more and more popular with each passing year. A green building is the one which uses less water, optimises energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building. The " built " environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. In the year 2001, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), formed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is continuously striving towards wider adoption of green building concepts in our country. It has licensed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Standard from the U.S. Green Building Council and at present certifies the LEED-New Construction and LEED-Core and Shell buildings in India. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was launched by the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) as a guide for energy efficiency standards. The Green Building movement spearheaded by CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad since 2001 has come a long way. With a meagre green building footprint of 20,000 sq.ft in 2003, today over 400 million sq.ft have been rated by IGBC. India ranks third among the top ten countries for LEED and in 2016, nearly 650 projects in India earned LEED certification. According to a recent USGBC survey, 87 percent of Indian professionals anticipate that use of LEED in India increasing overall, with nine out of ten industry senior executives in India anticipating that their LEED related work will increase over the next several years. The effective use of the natural resources is the need of present days. The Indian green building movement is surging ahead and well poised to reach greater heights, in the years to come.