From garbage mountains to cleaner cities: How Delhi is showing India the way
Delhi's innovative approach to environmental management has resulted in the reclamation of 100 acres by converting legacy waste from landfills into usable land. This remarkable step not only mitigates previous waste challenges but also highlights the need for ongoing daily waste management to prevent the formation of new refuse piles.
Delhi's three major landfill sites, Bhalswa, Okhla, and Ghazipur, have undergone substantial waste processing in recent years. As of the latest figures, around 2.16 crore metric tonnes of legacy waste has been processed across the three sites, with 100 acres of land reclaimed. Bhalswa has processed approximately 1.02 crore tonnes and reclaimed 45 acres, while Okhla has processed 70 lakh tonnes and recovered 35 acres.
Ghazipur, on the other hand, has handled 44 lakh tonnes and reclaimed 20 acres. These reclaimed acres represent a significant portion of land in a city where space is at a premium. The deadline for flattening Bhalswa and clearing Okhla is set for December of this year, while Ghazipur has until December 2027.
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