 India faces major environmental challenges due to its rapidly growing urban population and lack of adequate waste collection, transport, treatment, and disposal systems. These challenges include pollution, public health risks, and resource depletion. However, there are also opportunities to address these issues through sustainable waste management practices such as waste segregation at source, recycling, and the development of engineered landfill sites and or waste to energy facilities. Additionally, there is a need for trained engineers and environmental professionals who can provide expertise in developing and implementing these solutions. This article was authored by Sunil Kumar, Stephen R. Smith, Jeff Fowler, and others.