Bhopal, July 7 (IANS). The Madhya Pradesh government has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 with the aim of implementing a scientific system for collection, segregation, recycling and disposal of waste in urban and rural areas.
These rules are being implemented on all urban bodies and government departments of the state. According to officials, in view of the increasing amount of garbage in cities, this system has been designed with the aim of improving cleanliness and reducing the pressure on landfills.
Under the new rules, the waste generated from homes will have to be separated into four categories before giving it to authorized collection vehicles. These include wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste and special care category waste.
The Chief Minister said in a statement that public participation has played an important role in the cleanliness campaign of the state. He said that due to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and active participation of the public, Madhya Pradesh has achieved remarkable success in the field of cleanliness.
He said that the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 will further strengthen scientific waste management and environment protection.
The state government is also promoting home composting. Along with this, reduce, reuse and recycle centers are being set up for old clothes, books and other usable household items.
People have been appealed to reduce the use of single-use plastic and use cloth bags and reusable water bottles.
The Chief Minister has directed all urban bodies to ensure regular door-to-door collection of garbage from homes, commercial establishments and slums. He warned that any kind of negligence in implementing the rules will not be tolerated.
Mohan Yadav said that to make these rules successful, participation of every citizen, institution and business establishment is necessary. He said that by adopting the principle of ‘my waste, my responsibility’, a clean, healthy and sustainable Madhya Pradesh can be created for the coming generations.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that effective implementation of these rules will improve urban cleanliness, promote recycling, reduce pollution and establish an effective waste management system across the state.
Awareness campaigns are also being run to inform people about the rules of waste separation and operation of RRR centres.
–IANS
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