Haryana
Haryana to Tackle Waste Management in Gurugram and Faridabad
- 06 Jan 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
According to Haryana chief secretary, the state government has awarded contracts worth ₹126 crore to process 15 lakh metric tonne legacy waste at Bandhwari in Gurugram.
- An action plan has been prepared to achieve this target by June 2024.
Key Points
- The officers of the pollution control board are directed to take strict action against agencies and officials failing to address issues related to waste management.
- Penalties will be imposed against those responsible for delay in waste management and disposal tasks in landfills at Gurugram and Faridabad.
- Faridabad Municipal Corporation (MC) commissioner is also directed to complete development at Mujheri and install trammels by January end and to commence operations at Pratapgarh site by mid-February 2024.
- Regular awareness programs on waste segregation and daily monitoring of compliance will be conducted by Gurugram MC and Faridabad MC.
