Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Digital Tracking, Polluter Pays Principle & Circular Economy Push

Описание: India has introduced the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026, replacing the older 2016 framework with a technology-driven, accountability-based waste management system.

These new rules focus on building a circular economy, enforcing digital waste tracking, and making waste generators directly responsible for the pollution they create.

🔍 What’s New in SWM Rules 2026?
• Mandatory waste segregation into 4 categories
• Digital tracking system for waste movement & processing
• Strict implementation of the Polluter Pays Principle
• Heavy penalties for non-compliance
• New obligations for Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs)
• Promotion of waste-to-energy & refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
• Strong push to reduce landfill dependency

📅 These rules will come into force from April 2026, marking a major shift in India’s environmental governance.

This video is highly relevant for UPSC, State PCS, Environment & Ecology, Current Affairs, and anyone interested in sustainable urban development.


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