India's Environmental Revolution: 16-Year Leap as New Solid Waste Management Rules Extend Beyond Cities
India's 2016 Solid Waste Management Rules expanded regulations beyond municipal areas, addressing rising solid waste generation. The rules define various waste types, with 31.7% improperly disposed of. Maharashtra leads in waste generation, and trends show increased waste processing and reduced landfill use, highlighting India's evolving waste management landscape. The country distinguishes between sanitary landfills and dumpsites, with notable variations in their distribution across states.
Source: news18.com