Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Irfan Ahmad & Ors. Vs. Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora & Ors. dated 02/12/2015 regarding municipal solid waste collection, segregation and disposal in the State of Jammu and Kashmir particularly with regard to plant at Srinagar. The Commissioner of Municipal …
In India, urbanization and rapid population growth have led to degradation of environment, by increased rate of exploitation of natural resources and generation of municipal solid wastes (MSW). Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) disposal is a big problem for most of the towns in developing countries. In India dumping of MSW …
The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of plastic waste disposal on soil and ground water quality of Lucknow dumpsite. The following two dumpsite locations of Lucknow city: a) Ghaila, Hardoi Road and b) Dudauli, Sitapur Road have been under taken for the sampling and study. Samples …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Making Delhi pollution-free, 30/11/2015. Delhi faces problems of environmental pollution. Ambient air quality is affected due to vehicular and industrial pollution, construction related activities, road dust etc. The other main reasons include discharge of large quantities of untreated / partially treated sewage and generation …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sukhdev Vihar Residents Welfare Association & Ors. Vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 18/11/2015 regarding waste-to-energy plant in Okhla, Delhi. Tribunal noted that the plant is not working effectively which ultimately leads to discharge of pollutant higher …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Irfan Ahmad & Ors. Vs. Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora & Ors. dated 16/11/2015 regarding municipal solid waste management at Jammu and Katra and passage upward to Bhawan and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. The NGT directed the authorities to present …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Bakerao Tukaram Dhemse & Others Vs Municipal Corporation & Others dated 09/11/2015 regarding shifting of MSW site from village Pathardi to some other place within Nashik district for MSW plant, on the grounds that MSW plant …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Paryavaran Avam Manav Sanrakshan Samiti Vs. Union of India & Others dated 06/11/2015 regarding making the shrine and the area around known as Masamand Mama on the bank of Bihar river in District Rewa, Madhya Pradesh pollution free. The shrine …
It is worth to mention that usage of plastic packaging’s and products has increased multi-fold in the last one decade due to its low price and convenience, however, general public is not aware about its impact on the human and environment on littering or dumping. In India, approximately 12 Million …
To assess and quantify the plastics waste generation and to reutilize the energy content of the polymer in an ecological and acceptable way, a Study was carried out on “Assessment and Quantification of Plastics Waste Generation in Major Cities” in collaboration with CIPET. The scope of the work comprises of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Saurabh Sharma Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 28/10/2015 regarding garbage dumped at the roads of Delhi. Notice be issued to the all the Municipal Corporations of Delhi as well as NCT of Delhi. Tribunal directs all …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Nagri Hakka Sangharsha Samiti & Others Vs. Mira Bhayander M.C. & Others dated 20/10/2015 regarding growing menace of municipal solid waste (MSW) dumping within the limits of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, Thane District, Maharashtra.
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Sangli Zilla Sudhar Samiti Vs. The Commissioner, Sangli Miraj & Kupwad Municipal Corporation & Ors. dated 15/10/2015 regarding implementation of MSW programme, Sangali, Maharashtra.
A waste crisis is emerging in the Asia and Pacific region, fuelled by rising quantities of waste, on the one hand, and poor regulation and management, on the other. This crisis threatens to overwhelm the resources and capacity of local governments and communities alike. Within this crisis, however, is a …
Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan recommends Swachh Bharat cess on petrol, diesel and telecom services in this report submitted to the Prime Minister. The group includes Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal, and the Chief Minister of …
PUNE: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to submit a report on compliance of authorization given to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for disposal of garbage at Uruli Devachi and Phursungi landfill sites and the process for monitoring of such a compliance. The …
Based on the information received from State Pollution Control Boards/Committees, the estimated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generation in the country is 143499 MT/day and only 38771 MT/day of waste is processed/treated. Even after more than 14 years of notification of the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 2000, the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Protection of Environment & Biodiversity & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 07/10/2015 regarding pollution of river Hindon because of industrial discharge, indiscriminate dumping of municipal waste and even sewage. The Court noted that the chemical …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of R.D. Anand Vs. Chandigarh Union Territory Administration & Others dated 06/10/2015 regarding municipal solid waste management in the city of Chandigarh. NGT directs the Advisor to the Administrator, Chandigarh to file sector wise complete status report with regard to collection, …
Landfilling is one of the most common methods for disposal of municipal solid waste. Government regulations for pollution control and public opposition due to unacceptable conditions makes it extremely difficult for planner to find a new landfill site. Geographic information system (GIS) and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) can be applied …
