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55,000 Tonnes Unprocessed: Chandigarh's Dadumajra Dumpsite Still a Concern
12 Dec
Summary
- 55,000 MT of unprocessed waste remains at Chandigarh's Dadumajra dumpsite.
- Chandigarh MP questions repeated deadline extensions for waste remediation.
- Centre monitors waste management projects via review meetings and inspections.
The Union housing ministry informed the Lok Sabha that 55,000 metric tonnes of unprocessed waste remains at Chandigarh's Dadumajra dumpsite, even as the Union Territory reported clearing the entire 5.1 lakh MT of legacy waste. This update follows repeated extensions for the bioremediation project, sparking concerns among residents and officials. The situation underscores ongoing challenges in waste management despite central government monitoring.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari raised questions about the municipal corporation's repeated revision of deadlines, noting previous commitments made before the National Green Tribunal and in parliamentary replies. While the civic body has pushed the completion date to November 30, 2025, the ministry's reply confirmed that all identified legacy waste is remediated, but unprocessed waste continues to accumulate.
