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NGT cracks down on 17 states for medical waste burial violations
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Media narrative often paints this as a failure of 'all states', but data shows a mixed picture. Of 9,178 healthcare facilities practising deep burial, 5,715 were compliant. The real story is the gap: non-compliance means toxic waste may be leaking into the ground. The test will be whether the eight-week deadline forces real change or gets lost in bureaucratic back-and-forth.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, assamtribune.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
