Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?

1) The jurisdiction of the rules covers only the Municipal area.
2) The rules emphasizes source segregation of waste.
- Published on 06 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • The jurisdiction of the rules have been extended beyond Municipal area to cover, outgrowths in urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, areas under the control of Indian Railways, airports, airbase, Port and harbour, defense establishments, special economic zones, State and Central government organizations, places of pilgrims, religious & historical importance .
  • The jurisdiction of the rules have been extended beyond Municipal area hence the word ‘Municipal’ has been removed.
  • The SWM rules, 2016 emphasises source segregation of waste, a basic need for channelizing the waste to wealth by recovery, reuse and recycle.

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