NGT Flags Radiation Risks In MP’s E-Waste Crisis; Bhopal Scientifically Processes Just 10%
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, on Monday called for the e-waste crisis in Madhya Pradesh to be taken seriously in the context of “nuclear and radiological emergency” preparedness, raising concerns over radioactive medical equipment, health risks and gaps in the system for handling and transporting hazardous waste. The matter came before the…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Madhya Pradesh has raised concerns about the e-waste crisis in the state, calling for it to be treated as a "nuclear and radiological emergency." The tribunal highlighted the improper disposal and handling of e-waste, particularly medical equipment containing hazardous materials. It noted that only about 10% of the e-waste generated is disposed of scientifically, with the remaining 90% handled through unauthorized scrap units.
Bhopal alone generates around 415 tonnes of e-waste annually, but only 10% is processed appropriately. The tribunal expressed concern over the lack of clarity regarding an authority responsible for transporting hazardous materials from their source to their destination, as well as the absence of constituted District Disaster Management Authorities and their preparedness measures.
The NGT has given four weeks for the concerned authorities to submit a report with action taken, with the State Pollution Control Board acting as the nodal agency.
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