The oversupply of waste in India has been a major problem for the country. The lack of a proper waste management system and infrastructure has led to the pollution of rivers, soil, and air. The government is now working on a policy that would help reduce the amount of waste generated by citizens. The National Mission on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2020 is already underway to provide sustainable solutions for solid waste management in India.
The Indian government has made several laws and policies to tackle the growing problem of waste management. The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Act, 2000 was enacted to regulate the collection, transportation, processing, treatment, and disposal of municipal solid waste. The law also mandates that every city with a population of more than 10 lakhs must set up a public authority for the purpose of managing solid waste in the city. This public authority is given the power to carry out various activities related to waste management like collection, segregation, recycling, etc. The law also makes it mandatory for all households in India to segregate their garbage at source into wet and dry wastes.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a ban on plastic bags below 50 microns thickness across India with effect from 1 March. India has a huge population and is struggling to manage waste. With an increasing population, the amount of garbage produced is also increasing. This is resulting in pollution and health hazards for the people living in India. The government of India has been trying to implement various policies to curb this problem. But to lack of awareness, it has been unsuccessful in tackling this issue.
