A plan to “scientifically” cap all the garbage in one portion of the 127-hectare wide dumpyard has been under consideration for several years now.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/deonar-dumping-ground-fire-central-body-be-brought-fast-track-closure
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-mumbai
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mumbai
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-disposal
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-urban-development
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/garbage
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-energy
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/solid-waste