The Tamil Nadu Waste Management Forum (TWMF) was established with a singular mission — to create a collaborative platform that brings together stakeholders from across Tamil Nadu to address the state’s growing waste management challenges.
Guided by the principle “My Waste, My Responsibility,” the forum represents a convergence of expertise, innovation, and civic commitment.
Inaugural Edition: A Landmark Event
The inaugural edition, held on Saturday, 27 September 2025 in Chennai, marked a significant milestone.
With participation from leaders in government, industry, academia, and civil society, the event showcased scalable models and real-world solutions for solid waste, plastic waste, biomedical waste, and industrial waste management.
Leadership Team
TWMF is led by a distinguished leadership team committed to sustainability and impact:
- President: Prof. Dr. Thirupathi
- Secretary: Dr. Veerapathman
- Patron: Thiru P.W.C. Dawidar, IAS (Retd.)
- Technical Advisor: Dr. V. Murugesan
- Joint Secretary: Dr. Sridhar
- Alongside a committed group of advisors and committee members from across Tamil Nadu
Vision and Mission
The forum’s vision is to become a global leader in sustainable waste management, promoting innovation, education, and community engagement.
Its mission is to reduce waste, enhance recycling, and protect the planet through inclusive collaboration and environmentally sound practices.
Building a Cleaner, Smarter Tamil Nadu
From hotel waste composting and recycled paper manufacturing to AI-powered segregation and policy reform,
TWMF is building a cleaner, smarter Tamil Nadu — one initiative at a time.
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