# NGT cracks down on 17 states for medical waste burial violations

2026-08-09T10:41:55+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Central Pollution Control Board to take action against 17 states and Union territories for violating rules on 'deep burial' of biomedical waste. A CPCB report found that of 9,178 healthcare facilities using this method, only 5,715 were fully compliant. In Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, all inspected facilities failed to meet norms. Common violations include improper depth of burial pits, lack of authorisation, and failure to protect groundwater. The CPCB has sent notices and warned of enforcement under the Environment Act if compliance does not improve within eight weeks.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/violations-in-deep-burial-of-medical-waste-by-17-states-uts-cpcb-to-ngt-101786267228839.html>
- assamtribune.com <https://assamtribune.com/north-east/ngt-seeks-action-over-biomedical-waste-disposal-violations-in-six-northeast-states-1615403>

Tags: biomedical waste, CPCB, deep burial, environment, healthcare facilities, NGT
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