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25 June 2026

Okhla landfill biomining progress

Biomining of legacy waste is a significant practical application of waste management strategies relevant to environmental conservation and pollution control, serving as a useful case study for GS3 answers.

1 min read Day 1 of 4 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has set a target to clear the Okhla landfill site by December.
  • Approximately 23 acres of land at the Okhla site have been cleared of legacy waste through biomining.
  • The remaining legacy waste is scheduled for disposal within one week.
  • The MCD plans to process and dispose of all incoming fresh waste at the site by the end of the year.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 4 in MCD landfill biomining and legacy waste clearance, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of biomining as a strategy for managing legacy waste in urban landfills. How does the timely processing of fresh waste complement these efforts in achieving sustainable municipal solid waste management? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the process of 'biomining' in the context of municipal solid waste management?

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