Solid Waste & Landfills

India generates 62 million tonnes of waste annually. Only 43% is collected and less than 20% is treated.

Moderate0 citizens8 tracked problems

Current Policies

National Clean Solid Waste & Landfills Programme (NCAP)

Enacted 2019 · Coverage: 122 non-attainment cities

Active

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

Enacted 2017 · Coverage: Delhi NCR

Seasonal

PM UJJWALA Yojana

Enacted 2016 · Coverage: 9.5 Cr households

Active

"35% reduction in pollution levels by 2024"

Broken

Made by: MoEFCC, 2019

Only 8% improvement recorded

"All rivers classified 'clean' by 2022"

Broken

Made by: NMCG, 2016

River pollution worsened in 148 stretches

"100% industrial compliance within 18 months"

Broken

Made by: CPCB, 2020

Compliance stands at 41%