What is Delhi's new waste management plan?

Delhi's plan includes setting up new waste-to-energy and biogas plants and bio-mining legacy waste by December 2028.

Why did the Delhi government receive an NGT fine?

The NGT fined the Delhi government ₹2,232 crore for violating Solid Waste Rules, 2016.

When will Delhi achieve 100% waste segregation at source?

Delhi aims to achieve 100% waste segregation at source by March 2026.

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Delhi's Waste Crisis: New Plants to Tackle 7,750 TPD

8 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Delhi plans new waste-to-energy and biogas plants by December 2028.
An NGT environmental compensation of ₹2,232 crore spurred the waste plan.
The city aims for 100% waste collection and source segregation by 2027.

Delhi's Waste Crisis: New Plants to Tackle 7,750 TPD

Delhi's government has outlined an ambitious waste management strategy set for completion by December 2028. This plan involves establishing two new Waste to Energy (WtE) plants, expanding two existing ones, and constructing two bio-gas plants, collectively boosting the city's capacity to manage an additional 7,750 tonnes of solid waste per day. This proactive measure follows a February 2023 NGT order imposing an environmental compensation of ₹2,232 crore on the government for non-compliance with Solid Waste Rules, 2016.