Waste Management News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi Minister Sirsa discusses pollution & waste management concerns with LG VK Saxena
New Delhi, March 7: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena to discuss key environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the condition of the Yamuna river on Friday.
J&K Dy CM replies during Assembly question hour on various issues
Jammu, March 6: J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday answered questions pertaining to construction of bridges, waste management, public grievances and other issues during question hour in the assembly.
Amit Sadh: Don't litter, else you regret it later
Mumbai, March 6: Actor Amit Sadh has raised awareness about environmental responsibility and urged people not to litter, warning that regret will follow later.
Rajasthan: Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and Pacific concludes
Jaipur, March 5: The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 'Jaipur Declaration' by Member States on Wednesday.
India's circular economy has $2 trillion potential, says Bhupender Yadav
Jaipur, March 4: India's circular economy could generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs by 2050, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.
Raj govt to introduce circular economy incentive scheme
Jaipur, March 3: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday emphasised that the circular economy is a powerful solution to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Govt. implementing measures to protect environment, says Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma
New Delhi, March 3: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday said that the government is taking steps to purify the atmosphere and protect the environment, with both the central and state governments implementing necessary measures.
Muther's Magic Bag: A revolutionary step towards a garbage-free world
Trichy, March 3: Professor Muthukumaran, Head of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Trichy, has developed an innovative waste collection system, 'Muther's Magic Bag' (Multi-Use Trash Handling Equipment for Recycling and Sustainability), designed to remove floating trash from water bodies without the need for electricity or pumps.
Cleantech startup Recykal's losses surge 31 pc, revenue drops over 4 pc
Mumbai, Feb 25: Recykal, a B2B waste management marketplace run by its Founder and CEO Abhay Deshpande, has reported a decline in revenue and a significant rise in losses in the financial year 2024 (FY24).
India to host '12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum' in Jaipur next month
New Delhi, Feb 24: India is poised to host the '12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific' in Jaipur from March 3-5, it was announced on Monday.
India to host 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific in Jaipur
New Delhi, February 24: India will host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Monday.
J-K : Plastic waste management initiative transforms Rajouri's border villages
Rajouri, February 24: In a significant step towards achieving a plastic-free environment and effective waste management, the District Administration of Rajouri has launched multiple initiatives in border and remote blocks, including Lamberi and Nowshera. The initiatives, undertaken under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), have led to improvements in cleanliness and employment generation for local communities.
Prayagraj steps up with enhanced cleanliness measures at Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, February 21: With the ongoing Mahakumbh attracting millions of devotees, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has ramped up sanitation efforts, deploying advanced waste management systems and real-time monitoring technologies, according to the Uttar Pradesh government.
Rs 22.39 lakh fines, 29 FIRs for littering public places in Guru gram
Gurugram, Feb 14: In a major crackdown against 33 vehicle owners and drivers, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) recommended 29 FIRs and imposed a penalty of Rs 22.39 against them for throwing garbage and debris at public places.
India's e-waste offers $6 billion economic opportunity: Report
Bengaluru, Feb 14: There is an estimated economic potential of $6 billion from recoverable materials through metal extraction as India's e-waste holds a great economic opportunity, a report said on Friday.
Delhi Municipal Corporation's revenue collection at Rs 1,908 crore: MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received a revenue of Rs 1,908.06 crore till January 2025, for the financial year 2024-25, which is up by 11.3 pc from last financial year, but still falls short of the target of Rs 4,300 crore to be collected, said the Corporation's Commissioner according to a statement on Thursday.
India's e-waste recycling capacity rises to 22.08 lakh tonnes per annum
New Delhi, Feb 13: The reported processing capacity of 322 registered e-waste recyclers in India is 22,08,918.064 metric tonnes (MT) per annum and the processing capacity of 72 registered e-waste refurbishers is 92,042.18 MT per annum as on Feb 9, 2025, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday.
MCD commissioner presents Rs 17,266 crore budget estimate for 2025-26
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release.
CSIR-NIIST develops tech for converting biomedical waste into soil additives
New Delhi, Feb 8: The CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology) Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday announced an automated biomedical waste conversion rig that can disinfect pathogenic waste and convert it into soil additives.
Rajouri district sets up solid waste management unit for cleaner environment
Rajouri, February 4: The District Administration of Rajouri has established a solid waste management unit in Sunderbani Tehsil to enhance waste collection and processing in the region.
Budget 2025-26: Paving way for sustainable and self-reliant recycling ecosystem
New Delhi, Jan 31: As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, the focus on sustainability and resource self-sufficiency has never been more critical.
28,000 portable toilets to help keep Mahakumbh area, Ganga clean
New Delhi, Jan 10: Under the National Clean Ganga Mission, special cleanliness management measures, including 28,000 toilets, have been implemented at a cost of Rs 152.37 crore for Mahakumbh 2025.
Madhya Pradesh has huge potential for development of plastic industry, says CM Mohan Yadav
Indore, January 9: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in 'Plast Pack 2025' plastic industry conference, which commenced in Indore on Thursday.
Puri beach festival: Sculptures made from waste materials a big draw
Puri, Jan 8: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) began in Bhubaneshwar on Wednesday and will continue till January 10. Over next two days, it will see participation of many acclaimed and esteemed NRIs and people of Indian origin.
Punjab's first town to collect wet, dry household waste separately
Chandigarh, Jan 6: Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday inaugurated the state's first pilot project of door-to-door collection and segregation plant to enable wet and dry waste to be collected separately from each household in Khanna town.