SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES 2016 - WHAT IS NEW ?
The jurisdiction of the rules have been extended beyond Municipal area to over, outgrowths in urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, airbase, Port and harbour, defense establishments, special economic zones, State and Central government organizations, places of pilgrims, religious & historical importance . 2. The issue of collection and disposal of sanitary waste like diapers, sanitary pads and other disposal items have been addressed: • Manufacturers or Brand Owners or marketing companies of sanitary napkins and diapers should explore the possibility of using all recyclable materials in their products or they shall provide a pouch or wrapper for disposal of each napkin or diapers along with the packet of their sanitary products. • All such manufacturers, brand owners or marketing companies should educate the masses for wrapping and disposal of their products. • The manufacturers or Brand...