The World Bank has shown an interest in Delhi government

This growing problem demands urgent solutions

Environment and Natural Resources Minister Champika Ranawaka yesterday said, he will not withhold the Waste Management Project, that was started in Dompe by his ministry, because of unfair demonstrations and picketing campaigns staged against it by a few groups.

- Four garbage transfer stations in Ranchi by end of this year

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has decided to come up with four garbage transfer stations by the end of this year to give respite to the residents from stinking roads.

BARC to help deal with waste The Bombay high court on July 21 set up a four-member committee to look into the feasibility of decentralized waste management in Mumbai. The court passed the order on a petition by the Smoke Affected Residents Forum, formed by Chembur residents, affected by pollution from the Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai

WASTE is a major problem for any city, and a city without a proper solid waste management system is a hazard to public health.

Islamabad is one such city. The municipal dumping site in H-10 sector is not the only place that stinks in Islamabad.

New Delhi: Ficci has called on the private sector for an enhanced role to convert waste into wealth.

Delhi is the largest municipal solid waste producer in the country, followed by Mumbai, says a survey by a business house.