Lecture 4 Solid Waste Management in India

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What is the role of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in solid waste management?

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Oversees the implementation of federal legislation.

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What is the function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

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Coordinates activities of State Pollution Control Boards and provides technical assistance.

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What are the responsibilities of City Corporations in waste management?

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Issues permits, creates policy, and provides waste management services.

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What are the main issues faced by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India regarding waste management?

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Lack of infrastructure, poor institutional capacity, financial constraints, and lack of political will.

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What is the significance of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act of 1992?

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It assigns responsibility for urban cleanliness to ULBs.

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What are the MSW rules established in India in 2000?

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Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules.

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What is the purpose of the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016?

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To regulate the environmentally safe disposal of used batteries.

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What is the 'Collect back scheme' for packaging waste?

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Local bodies can decide user fees, and generators must pay for waste collection.

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What are the duties of the Secretary of the State Urban Development Department?

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Prepare state policy and solid waste management strategy.

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What is the penalty for violating norms under the environmental protection act?

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Imprisonment up to five years or a fine up to 1 lakh, or both.