The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed civic bodies and state agencies across the National Capital Region to urgently strengthen municipal solid waste management, flagging persistent open burning of waste, delays in clearing legacy dumps and gaps in enforcement.The directions came after a detailed review of waste management systems in Delhi and NCR states, conducted through a series of meetings with state governments, municipal bodies and pollution control boards.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said waste management remains a critical area requiring sustained attention because of its direct impact on air pollution. ‘Delhi NOT Most Polluted’: Doctor’s Shocking Reveal On Toxic Monster; And How To Fight Back In Delhi, the CAQM noted continued incidents of open municipal solid waste and biomass burning despite the availability of infrastructure.It directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to complete remediation of 143.09 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste by December 2027, at a processing rate of about 3.5 lakh metric tonnes per month, and to submit monthly progress reports.The commission also ordered immediate augmentation of waste-processing facilities without extending timelines and asked for stronger surveillance of garbage-vulnerable points, spill-free transportation of waste and intensified door-to-door segregation drives.Bulk waste generators in Delhi have been asked to ensure on-site wet waste processing within one month, while the rollout of the zero-waste colonies is to be accelerated.The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has been tasked with strict monitoring of waste-to-energy plants, fly ash disposal, verification of municipal data and monthly compliance reporting to the CAQM.In Haryana, the commission flagged significant delays in legacy waste remediation and processing infrastructure, particularly in Gurugram, Faridabad and Sonipat.Gurugram’s municipal corporation has been directed to complete tendering for the remediation of 14 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste by January 20, 2026, and to start biomining by March 31, 2026.Faridabad has been asked to identify land for decentralised processing facilities within two months and make them operational by April 2026.In Uttar Pradesh’s NCR areas, the CAQM observed delays in legacy waste remediation, uneven segregation and coordination gaps.Authorities in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad have been told to complete remediation within committed timelines and not to seek further extensions for commissioning processing facilities.In Rajasthan’s NCR districts, including Bharatpur, Alwar and Bhiwadi, progress on waste remediation and segregation was found inadequate.Urban local bodies have been directed to complete remediation within timelines and strengthen segregation, surveillance and complaint redressal.The commission said it will closely monitor compliance, carry out follow-up reviews and take action wherever required.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Asking Since June…’: Priyanka Gandhi, Nitin Gadkari Share ‘Appointment’ Banter In Lok Sabha’Possibilities For Expansion’: Argentinian Envoy On Trade Partnership With IndiaCM Mamata Banerjee Renames West Bengal’s Job Guarantee Scheme ‘Karmashree’ After Mahatma GandhiNitish Kumar’s Hijab Shocker: BJP MP Giriraj Singh Defends Bihar CM’s Act With ‘Go To Hell’ RemarkIndia Flags Pakistan Role In Bangladesh Protests, Backs Awami League Demand For Free & Fair PollsIndia’s Silent Exodus: Over Two Lakh Indian Citizens Quit Passports Yearly Amid Changing AspirationsApache AH-64e And Prachand Give India A Two-Front Air Strike Edge From Deserts To High HimalayasLok Sabha Passes Viksit Bharat G Ram G Bill Amid Protests, Opposition Tears Copies Over Gandhi Name‘Worst Is Behind Us’: IndiGo CEO Says Airline Back on Track After Operational CrisisIndia Has Changed Its Economic DNA, Grows Over 8 Percent Amid Global Challenges: PM Modi in Oman123Photostories5 almond recipes for your little one’s brain health5 things the parents of happy kids do differentlyWinter Dinner: How to make Mangalorean Chicken Ghee RoastRani Mukerji to Shilpa Shetty: Who wore what to Bollywood choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant’s birthday bashAll about Medha Rana: From an army household to playing Varun Dhawan’s leading lady in ‘Border 2’ after her debut alongside Arjun Rampal10 unique and lesser-known fruits from around the world7 timeless quotes from George Orwell’s 1984 that still resonateWinter Special: How to make Creamy Broccoli and Almond Soup for dinner9 vegetarian foods that are rich sources of magnesiumPrada’s Kolhapuri sandals to Louis Vuitton’s ‘Auto Bag’: 5 most controversial releases of 2025123Hot PicksTrump Gold CardUAE WeatherIndia Oman TradeGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingKyrie IrvingBrian SmithSarfaraz KhanThe UndertakerPatrick Mahomes InjuryUGC Net Exam ScheduleRavi BishnoiNidhhi AgerwalStephen Curry NBA ContractNBA Cup Banner
The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed civic bodies and state agencies across the National Capital Region to urgently strengthen municipal solid waste management, flagging persistent open burning of waste, delays in clearing legacy dumps and gaps in enforcement.The directions came after a detailed review of waste management systems in Delhi and NCR states, conducted through a series of meetings with state governments, municipal bodies and pollution control boards.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said waste management remains a critical area requiring sustained attention because of its direct impact on air pollution.
In Delhi, the CAQM noted continued incidents of open municipal solid waste and biomass burning despite the availability of infrastructure.It directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to complete remediation of 143.09 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste by December 2027, at a processing rate of about 3.5 lakh metric tonnes per month, and to submit monthly progress reports.The commission also ordered immediate augmentation of waste-processing facilities without extending timelines and asked for stronger surveillance of garbage-vulnerable points, spill-free transportation of waste and intensified door-to-door segregation drives.Bulk waste generators in Delhi have been asked to ensure on-site wet waste processing within one month, while the rollout of the zero-waste colonies is to be accelerated.The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has been tasked with strict monitoring of waste-to-energy plants, fly ash disposal, verification of municipal data and monthly compliance reporting to the CAQM.In Haryana, the commission flagged significant delays in legacy waste remediation and processing infrastructure, particularly in Gurugram, Faridabad and Sonipat.Gurugram’s municipal corporation has been directed to complete tendering for the remediation of 14 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste by January 20, 2026, and to start biomining by March 31, 2026.Faridabad has been asked to identify land for decentralised processing facilities within two months and make them operational by April 2026.In Uttar Pradesh’s NCR areas, the CAQM observed delays in legacy waste remediation, uneven segregation and coordination gaps.Authorities in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad have been told to complete remediation within committed timelines and not to seek further extensions for commissioning processing facilities.In Rajasthan’s NCR districts, including Bharatpur, Alwar and Bhiwadi, progress on waste remediation and segregation was found inadequate.Urban local bodies have been directed to complete remediation within timelines and strengthen segregation, surveillance and complaint redressal.The commission said it will closely monitor compliance, carry out follow-up reviews and take action wherever required.
