India’s Poor Solid Waste Management Posing Critical Threat to Public Health & Environment

Lack of clarity and awareness among key stakeholders and irregular regulatory enforcement are major obstacles to efficient management of solid waste. Waste management practices can be streamlined by using appropriate technology. Also, an effective combination of technical and economic components can make solid waste management methods sustainable and viable.

Recently, the Supreme Court of India criticized the poor system of solid waste management in New Delhi. More than 3,800 tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste remains untreated in the national capital. This waste reaches landfills and poses a threat to public health and the environment.

Also, according to a recent report, ....

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