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Madurai's Waste Crisis: Activist Demands Action
13 Jul
Summary
- Nearly 4.5 tonnes of biomedical waste generated daily in Madurai.
- Activist questions lack of transparency and proper waste management.
- Concerns raised over public health and environmental risks.
A public interest activist has formally petitioned the Madurai district collector to address the growing challenge of biomedical waste management in the region. Approximately 4.5 tonnes of such waste are generated daily by various healthcare institutions across Madurai. The activist raised serious concerns about the absence of adequate infrastructure for scientific treatment and disposal.
Information sought from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board under the Right to Information Act reportedly left several key queries unanswered. This lack of transparency fuels doubts about the effective enforcement of biomedical waste management regulations. Allegations of waste being dumped in open areas and left untreated for extended periods continue to surface, posing significant risks.
The petition urges the district administration to establish a modern Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility. It also calls for a district-level committee to review waste management practices and conduct surprise inspections. Furthermore, it seeks legal action against rule violators and enhanced public access to information regarding waste collection and treatment processes.
