Management of Solid Waste in India

Abstract

Existing technologies for the collection, transport, and disposal of trash that is solid are utterly disorganised throughout India. Urban local bodies (ULBs) are unable to efficiently manage the huge amounts of solid waste produced by fast expanding populations, which makes the issue more serious there. The ecosystem and general public health are at danger from improper solid waste management. In this essay, the condition of solid waste management in the nation of India is examined, and suggestions are made to address the various problems. I. INTRODUCTION In urban India, solid waste management (SWM) has become one of the biggest development issues. Many studies show that improper waste disposal produces hazardous gases and leachates as a result of microbial decomposition, environmental factors, refuse characteristics, or land-filling practises. Urban local bodies (ULBs) are in charge of maintaining cities and towns clean in accordance with the 12th Schedule of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992. Unfortunately, the majority of ULBs suffer from a lack of suitable infrastructure as well as a number of institutional and strategic problems, including inadequate institutional capability, limited funding, or a lack of political will. Although while a large number of Indian ULBs do get government funding, practically all of them nevertheless face financial instability. All landfill sites in India have already been used, and the concerned ULBs lack the funds to purchase more land. Finding additional dump locations is also challenging since local politicians are reluctant to set aside land within their boundaries for garbage from other regions. Many laws have been established to control how garbage is disposed of. In order to address these concerns, the Ministries of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MOEFCC) together launched policies and initiatives. Unfortunately, because of stakeholder confusion, a lack of understanding, and subpar regulator enforcement, the majority of initiatives have fallen short of their goals. 1 Author is a Research Scholar at the Department of Law, BMU Rohtak, India. 2 Author is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law, BMU Rohtak, India. 2023. International Journal of Integrated Law Review