CURRENT ISSUES |
Sethusamudram Shipping Channel Project -The project involves the making of a ship channel to connect Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal. The project costs 2427 croes indian rupees.
Incineration of bio-medical waste. - The disposal of medical wastes by using incinerators is discarded in many countries. But is recommended by the Pollution Control Boards in India. The law also permits. Now the issue is pending before the Supreme Court.
Hazardous Waste Management. - Supreme Court has appointed a Monitoring Committee for proper management of hazardous wastes management. They have also constituted local area monitoring committees for the implementation of the said Rules. Harsh steps taken for implementation are thus causing difficulties to the industries which are violating the Rules. It is challenged and orders are issued.
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