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A DECENTRALISED SOLUTION FOR WASTE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Conservation Environmental Pollution and degradation Why in the News? The notification of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 Rules, has sparked debate regarding centralisation, federalism, and the effectiveness of India’s environmental governance framework. COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM IN INDIA ● Constitutional Principle: Cooperative federalism …
Read MoreSolid Waste Rules 2026 Shift Focus to Source Why in News? The Union government has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the 2016 framework, with a strong push towards waste reduction, segregation and processing at source, aiming to curb landfill dependence and address India’s mounting waste crisis. This update aligns with the …
Read MoreSolid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
Read MoreIndia’s Rising e-waste Syllabus GS 3: Environment Pollution and degradation Why in the News? India’s e-waste surged by over 151% in six years, prompting debate around the effectiveness of the new EPR floor price, which aims to curb informal recycling and protect the environment. Introduction India’s digital growth has led to a massive surge in …
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