Haryana strengthens waste management system ​

Chandigarh, April 9 Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday reviewed the state’s progress in complying with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). ​

Chairing the meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of continuous monitoring, accurate reporting, and coordinated action across departments to ensure timely compliance with NGT directives. ​

He reiterated that Haryana is committed to achieving full compliance through a structured, results-oriented approach. Scientific waste processing through composting is now operational in 53 Urban Local Bodies, with the output being effectively utilised in agriculture and horticulture, an official statement said. ​

One waste-to-energy plant is functional in Sonepat, while work is progressing rapidly to expand processing facilities across remaining areas. Legacy waste remediation has also gathered pace, with work completed at a majority of identified sites. ​

The remaining waste is being targeted for scientific disposal within defined timelines, indicating a clear shift towards long-term environmental sustainability, the statement said. ​

At the operational level, the state has achieved near-universal door-to-door waste collection, covering about 98 per cent of wards, while source segregation has also improved significantly. ​

The state is now focusing on bridging the remaining gap in waste processing capacity, aiming to achieve full coverage by the end of 2026. ​

To ensure better coordination and monitoring, district-level task forces have been constituted under Deputy Commissioners, bringing together multiple departments for integrated action. Nodal officers have also been deployed at the urban local body level to strengthen supervision and accountability. ​

The Chief Secretary also reviewed earlier observations by the NGT and directed departments to further improve data accuracy, strengthen reporting systems, and expedite ongoing projects for both solid and liquid waste management. ​

Commissioner and Secretary (Urban Local Bodies), Ashok Kumar Meena, informed that, with sustained efforts, strong institutional mechanisms, and technology-driven monitoring, Haryana is fast emerging as a model state in environmental management. ​

--IANS

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