Delhi: 99 lakh MT legacy waste cleared at Bhalswa; Minister Manohar Lal calls for faster action
New Delhi, August 2
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar visited the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the ongoing legacy waste remediation work being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, underscoring the government's continued focus on accelerating the remediation and monitoring the progress of clearing legacy waste.
The inspection was conducted in the presence of the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and senior officials of the Department of Urban Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
During the on-site review, MCD informed the Minister that till 31st July, 2026, 99.07 lakh MT legacy waste has been remediated at Bhalswa dumpsite, and the remaining mound of legacy waste is expected to be cleared by 15 October 2026, while the waste accumulated up to March 2026 is targeted for clearance by 31 December 2026.
The Minister directed MCD that the newly awarded work for processing fresh waste arriving at the Landfill site be expedited, so that the pace of remediation is further accelerated and scientific management of incoming waste is ensured without delay.
The inspection underscores the sustained priority being accorded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to the time-bound clearance of legacy waste and the comprehensive remediation of the Bhalswa dumpsite.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's encouraging to see the government taking legacy waste seriously. The scale of the problem is massive, and while the progress is commendable, we need to ensure that the "fresh waste" being processed doesn't end up creating a new mountain. Source segregation is key!
Bhaisahab, appreciable work! But I wonder about the workers' safety and the environmental impact of the remediation process itself. Are we monitoring the air quality and leachate treatment around these sites? We need holistic management, not just moving dirt around. 🌍
With all due respect to the efforts, the timeline keeps slipping. The minister should also look into why we are still relying on landfills at all. We need massive investment in waste-to-energy plants and decentralized composting. Stop treating the symptoms, fix the root cause! 💪
Great to see the minister visiting the site personally for inspection. Accountability is important. Hope the local residents who suffered for decades finally get some relief. Kudos to the MCD workers for their relentless effort! 🎉
Good progress, but the real test is preventing new waste from piling up. MCD needs to enforce stricter penalties for illegal dumping and promote segregation at the source. Also, let's see if this "cleared" land is actually put to productive use rather than becoming a dumping ground again in five years.
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