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4 July 2026

Bandhwari landfill fire and NGT complaint

The topic serves as a practical case study for urban waste management failures, the role of the NGT in environmental enforcement, and the challenges of disaster management in landfills, providing useful context for GS3 and GS2 answers.

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  • A major fire incident occurred at the Bandhwari landfill site in Haryana last month.
  • Environmental activists have filed a complaint with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board alleging non-compliance with fire-prevention commitments made to the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
  • The complaint demands legal action, including the imposition of environmental compensation and potential prosecution for alleged violations or false declarations.
  • The complainant has requested a joint inspection by relevant pollution control authorities to assess the site's compliance status.

Questions

  1. The recurring issue of fires at urban landfill sites highlights systemic failures in solid waste management. Discuss the role of the National Green Tribunal in enforcing environmental compliance and the challenges in implementing sustainable waste processing mechanisms in metropolitan areas. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for monitoring compliance with environmental standards and waste management norms at the state level in India?

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