NGT Cracks Down On Bhopal Waste Dumping, Orders Speedy Disposal After Two Agencies Failed To Clear Legacy Waste
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has directed the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other authorities to strictly comply with Supreme Court directions and expedite the disposal of pending legacy waste at Adampur Khanti, as the corporation admitted its previous failures. The order was passed on Oct 1 and uploaded on Saturday while hearing…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal has issued a directive to the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other authorities to swiftly address the issue of legacy waste at Adampur Khanti. The order, passed on October 1, highlights the failure of two agencies to complete the disposal of this waste by the May 30, 2024 deadline.
The NGT emphasized the need to adhere to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and requested the authorities to submit a progress report within four weeks. Allegations of unauthorized dumping in green areas and burning of waste have been raised, which could exacerbate air pollution and harm the ecological balance. The tribunal also noted that there has been inadequate compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in Bhopal and other parts of Madhya Pradesh, leading to environmental and health concerns.
Work on the Adampur waste site has been delayed twice, with the second contract cancelled due to the agency's inability to commence the work. The BMC has now prepared new tender documents with a deadline of 330 days for disposing over 0.4 million metric tonnes of legacy waste. The NGT has directed all concerned authorities to strictly follow Supreme Court orders and accelerate the disposal of pending waste.
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