Q:Construction and Demolition Waste Rules, 2016 have been notified in suppression of Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 w.e.f. 29th day of March 2016 Whereas Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 were applicable on Municipality(s), Construction and Demolition Waste Rules, 2016 has extended the responsibility of waste management and related compliance to waste generator, service provider, contractors, constructor of buildings and Municipality(s).
Latest Answer: Hi friends,
We can say that it was unscientific dumping and because of that there is an increase in pollution in tier-1 cities. These are not actually waste but resources. The basis of this new rules is to recover, recycle and reuse. We can use those waste to make tiles, pipes from it.
Q:The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has introduced new rules for the management of debris from construction as well as demolition activities.
Latest Answer: Hi friends,
I think this is the first time in the country that any govt has come out with construction and demolition waste management rules. Without any rules, it is dumped in open spaces, drains, rivers, forest areas, landfills and road side which lead to increase in pollution.
