Ramp up biomining capacity at Ghazipur landfill: Sood to MCD
Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to accelerate biomining at the Ghazipur landfill to meet a December 2027 deadline. The directive aims to increase daily processing capacity to 12,000 metric tons to address the city's legacy waste crisis.
Why it matters
Effective waste management at the Ghazipur landfill is critical for environmental health and urban sustainability in the capital.
Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Friday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to increase biomining capacity at the Ghazipur landfill from 7,000 metric tons per day (TPD) to 12,000 TPD by July 31 to meet the December 2027 deadline for clearing the waste at the Capital’s oldest garbage dump.
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