Kerala to monitor interstate waste movement via GPS
WATER & WASTE

Kerala to monitor interstate waste movement via GPS

The state of Kerala is facing strict scrutiny from both the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding the disposal of biomedical and non-biodegradable waste in neighbouring villages of Tamil Nadu. Authorities are now planning to crack down on the illegal transportation of solid waste across state borders.

It was announced that GPS tracking will be implemented on all vehicles used for transporting waste between states to apprehend those engaged in illegal activities. Sarada Muraleedharan, the additional chief secretary of the local self-government department (LSGD), informed TNIE that GPS devices will be installed in all waste-carrying vehicles from Kerala within a month.

Currently, Kerala heavily relies on cement factories in Tamil Nadu to dispose of large amounts of rejected and non-biodegradable waste generated within its borders.

The NGT initiated legal action against the unlawful dumping of waste from Kerala near Anaimalai in Tamil Nadu, tasking the CPCB with conducting investigations. Upon inspection, the CPCB discovered significant quantities of biomedical and other waste originating from Kerala dumped in Tamil Nadu.

The CPCB has requested assistance from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) and the police to combat the illegal transportation of waste.

According to the CPCB, Kerala can only manage 30% of its total waste output. With a population exceeding Rs 30.34 million, Kerala generates approximately 3.7 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually.

The state of Kerala is facing strict scrutiny from both the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding the disposal of biomedical and non-biodegradable waste in neighbouring villages of Tamil Nadu. Authorities are now planning to crack down on the illegal transportation of solid waste across state borders. It was announced that GPS tracking will be implemented on all vehicles used for transporting waste between states to apprehend those engaged in illegal activities. Sarada Muraleedharan, the additional chief secretary of the local self-government department (LSGD), informed TNIE that GPS devices will be installed in all waste-carrying vehicles from Kerala within a month. Currently, Kerala heavily relies on cement factories in Tamil Nadu to dispose of large amounts of rejected and non-biodegradable waste generated within its borders. The NGT initiated legal action against the unlawful dumping of waste from Kerala near Anaimalai in Tamil Nadu, tasking the CPCB with conducting investigations. Upon inspection, the CPCB discovered significant quantities of biomedical and other waste originating from Kerala dumped in Tamil Nadu. The CPCB has requested assistance from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) and the police to combat the illegal transportation of waste. According to the CPCB, Kerala can only manage 30% of its total waste output. With a population exceeding Rs 30.34 million, Kerala generates approximately 3.7 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually.

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