NGT Criticises Gurugram and Faridabad for Waste Mismanagement at Bandhwari Landfill
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Bandhwari landfill, Gurugram |
| Key Event | National Green Tribunal (NGT) reprimands municipal corporations of Gurugram and Faridabad for waste mismanagement |
| NGT Directives | Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to submit a fresh affidavit within six weeks on environmental compensation levy and recovery |
| Waste Processing Issues | Lack of consistent plan for waste processing facilities; earlier proposal for waste-to-energy plant shifted to torrefied charcoal facility (expected by 2027) |
| Waste Accumulation | Unprocessed waste increased from 8.84 lakh MT (Dec 2024) to 11.32 lakh MT (Mar 2025) at Bandhwari landfill |
| Torrefaction | Thermal process converting biomass into coal-like pellets for industrial use (e.g., steel, cement production) |
| HSPCB | Formed in 1974 as a statutory body to prevent water pollution under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 |