What is Andhra Pradesh's new plastic waste policy?

Andhra Pradesh is preparing a clear and actionable policy for the disposal of all types of plastic waste, aiming to reduce pollution levels.

How will Andhra Pradesh manage biomedical waste?

All bio-waste from the state's 15,526 healthcare facilities must be disposed of within 48 hours, with CCTV surveillance and technology-driven oversight.

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CM Naidu ordered officials to issue warnings to industries or individuals violating pollution norms before initiating strict action.

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Andhra Pradesh Targets Net-Zero Pollution

24 Nov, 2025

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Summary

CM Naidu orders clear policy for all plastic waste disposal.
Strict action planned for industries violating pollution norms.
Bio-waste from 15,526 facilities must be disposed within 48 hours.

Andhra Pradesh Targets Net-Zero Pollution

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated a push towards achieving net-zero pollution by demanding a clear and actionable policy for the disposal of all plastic waste. During a review with the Pollution Control Board and senior officials, he stressed the importance of scientific assessment and firm enforcement to curb pollution across various categories.

Significant focus was placed on plastic and biomedical waste management. Urban and rural areas are to implement measures reducing single-use plastics, integrating waste management into a circular economy. For the state's 15,526 healthcare facilities, strict compliance with bio-waste disposal within 48 hours, monitored by CCTV, is mandated.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister called for advanced air quality monitoring integrated with the AWARE 2.0 platform and streamlined environmental clearances aligned with business speed guidelines. Action is also being expedited for sewage treatment plants and curbing mining pollution, with a directive to explore biodegradable alternatives for agricultural micro-irrigation plastic sheets.