Around 67% of this solar waste is expected to be generated in five states: Rajasthan (24%), Gujarat (16%), Karnataka (12%), Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
The MC officials said that they have been able to clear 2.70 lakh metric tonnes of old waste from the dumpsite that covers about 51 acres due to the new garbage being dumped there every day; as a result, another 5 lakh metric tonnes of waste has piled up at the site during in the last two years
PAC member Kapil Arora, claimed “I have highlighted this issue multiple times and this is the particular spot where large number of dry waste and plastic is gathered every second day
Students who're part of their colleges' environment clubs and societies are conducting cleanup drives in the wake of thefest season at DU's North Campus.