Wed, Jun 12, 2024
In order to address the critical waste management issues, SWEEP (Solid Waste Environment Exigency Program) has been initiated.
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Fri, Apr 12, 2024
Hindustan Zinc announced the signing of a "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a pilot plant for pioneering sustainable solutions through waste utilisation and wealth creation," HZL said in a statement.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Delhi government had filed a separate plea a few days ago assailing another order of the NGT naming the LG as the chairperson of a High-Level Committee (HLC) on Yamuna pollution.
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Government think tank Niti Aayog has suggested imposing a waste collection fee from a generator in proportion to the total quantity of waste being disposed off.
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
"While we are dealing with the spread of COVID-19, hazardous waste is being generated in hospitals, quarantine zones or red zone areas within cities. They are potential sources of coronavirus and can cause further spread within the locality. This makes timely clean-up of bins vital along with other best practices for disinfection to prevent further spread of COVID-19," said Mahek Mahendra Shah, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the institute.
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
The implementation of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Indian cities will require the investment of $5 billion (around Rs 34,695 crore) per year, a report stated.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
The cities were assessed based on their performance in 2017-18. The parameters included segregation at source, collection, transportation, waste processing, adoption of decentralised systems, inclusion of informal sector and enforcement of solid waste management byelaws and plastic waste management.
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