India faces a major solid waste management crisis, generating more than 620 lakh tonnes of waste every year. To tackle this ...
The Centre has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 rules. Effective April 1, 2026, they mandate four-stream waste segregation, integrate Circular Economy principles, ...
Introduction of New Regulations The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially announced the Solid ...
CPCB identifies gaps in states' compliance, underscoring the need for improved solid waste management reporting and accountability.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) to undertake comprehensive measures to ensure full compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and ...
The new rules require large waste producers such as residential societies, malls and hotels to process their own trash. Or hire an agency to do it for them ...
Protesters in black attire lead to fourth cancellation of Grama Sabha in Mudhalipalayam, highlighting failed waste management efforts.