State to formulate liquid waste management policy
The Hindu
Aim to prevent discharge of untreated waste into waterbodies
The government has decided to formulate a liquid waste management policy to curb pollution of waterbodies owing to the illegal discharge of untreated waste into them. A high-level meeting convened by Chief Secretary V.P. Joy on July 27 pointed out that the government had initiated steps to come out with a draft policy on liquid waste management to address pollution from liquid waste, including sewage. The meeting was held to discuss the follow-up action being taken on the directives issued by the National Green Tribunal against the non-compliance of rules pertaining to waste management in the State.More Related News