Ministry of Urban Development - Nodal ministry for Solid Waste Management

Q.  Which is the nodal ministry on the subject Solid Waste Management?
- Published on 06 Apr 16

a. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources
b. Ministry of Urban Development
c. Ministry of Power
d. Ministry of Environment

ANSWER: Ministry of Urban Development
 
  • Being the nodal Ministry on the subject Solid Waste Management, more responsibilities have been assigned to MoUD.
  • MoUD shall formulate National Policy and Strategy on Solid Waste Management including policy on Waste to Energy in consultation with stakeholders within 6 months from the date of notification of these Rules; review of the measures taken by the States and local bodies, undertake training and capacity building of local bodies and other stakeholders; providing technical guidelines and project finance to States, UTs and local bodies on solid waste management to facilitate meeting timelines and standards.

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