Directions have been issued by Central Pollution Control Board to all State Pollution Control Board under Section 5 of Environment (Protection )Act,1986 based on the orders passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter IA 181745/2019 in the writ Petition (C) 13029/1985 on 30.07.2020 for ensuring effective management on COVID- 19 waste.
Urban Development Department has been directed by State Pollution Control Board to immediately take up education/awareness generation of households regarding segregation of COVID waste generated and proper disposal from those houses where COVID positive patients are in home isolation in the State.
