Supreme Court Highlights Grave Solid Waste Management Crisis in Delhi
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Supreme Court Highlights Grave Solid Waste Management Crisis in Delhi The Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern over the significant issue of untreated solid waste in Delhi, labeling it a "sorry state of affairs." The court emphasized the urgent need for a concrete solution, as the current projections indicate that no adequate facilities will be available to treat the 11,000 metric tonnes of solid waste generated daily in the national capital until 2027. Court's Directives and Concerns A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih directed the Centre to convene a meeting with the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), including its commissioner, to discuss immediate steps to avert a potential public health emergency. The bench highlighted that the untreated solid waste issue, if left unaddressed, could escalate into a severe health crisis for the city's residents. The court's observations followed an affida...