Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh organized a three day SAARC workshop during 10 – 12 October 2004 at BRAC Center Inn, Dhaka.
Ministry of Environment and Forests Notification
Whereas the draft of the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1999 were published under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 783(E), dated, the 27th September, 1999 in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) of the same date inviting objections and suggestions from the persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of sixty days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public
Solid Waste Management in Class 1 Cities in India
Solid waste management is an obligatory function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India. However, this service is poorly performed resulting in problems of health, sanitation and environmental degradation. READ MORE>>
Recommendations for Modernisation of Solid Waste Management Practices in Class I Cities
Waste generation ranges from 200 gms to 500 gms per capita per day in cities ranging from l Lac to over 50 Lacs population.
Institutional Aspects & Capacity Building
The subject of solid waste management has remained neglected for the past several decades with the result that the level of service is highly inadequate and inefficient.
Sup Ct Report extracts re technology
This Report evolved as the outcome of two mini-Referendums. Between October and December 1998, the Interim Report was presented, in four full-day workshops at four different metro cities, to a wide spectrum of 400 elected and appointed city officials.
No Garbage Dumping on Roads
Doorstep collection of wastes daily.
Ministry of Environment and Forests Notification
Save as otherwise provided in these rules, they shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette.
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