Managing India’s Hazardous Wastes
Published: Jul 31, 2012
India urgently needs an appropriate strategy for generators of wastes and recyclers; regulatory bodies and operators of the facilities to treat and dispose hazardous wastes in an environmentally sound manner.
Abstract: The growing economy along with emerging industries generates hazardous waste which if not managed can pose to be a serious health hazard. Various strategies put forward by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in terms of regulatory and institutional framework, technical guidelines, identification, treatment and disposal to manage such waste are in place, but they require effective implementations.
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