Half of Delhi's Daily Waste Ends Up in Overfilled Dumpsites: LG Sandhu Directs Action
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the MCD to address the crisis of overfilled dumpsites in Delhi where nearly 50% of daily waste is currently being dumped without segregation.
Background
Delhi's waste management reveals that only 50% of daily waste is segregated, with the remainder ending up in overfilled dumpsites like Ghazipur, Bhalswa, and Okhla. The LG proposed a pilot project to implement the 'Indore Waste Model' in one MCD zone to improve processing.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceGhazipur, Bhalswa, and Okhla are major legacy waste dumpsites in Delhi.
- FactApproximately 50% of Delhi's daily waste is currently segregated.
- SchemePM-UDAY (PM-Urban Development) scheme aims to provide basic amenities to unauthorized colonies.
- PlaceIndore is frequently cited as a model for successful municipal solid waste management in India.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the challenges in transitioning from legacy waste dumping to a circular waste management model in rapidly urbanizing metropolitan cities like Delhi.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: Inadequate decentralized waste processing units leading to reliance on centralized legacy dumpsites
- Institutional friction: Coordination gaps between municipal bodies and waste collection agencies in waste segregation
- Infrastructure deficit: Shortage of mechanized sorting facilities and scientific landfill remediation technologies
Keywords: Circular Economy · Legacy Waste · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Urban Governance · Waste Segregation
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