Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal today inspected the Bhalswa Dumpsite and reviewed the ongoing legacy waste remediation work being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). 

 

During the visit, the Minister was informed that till July 31st, 99.07 lakh MT legacy waste has been remediated at the dumpsite, and the remaining mound of legacy waste is expected to be cleared by October 15th 2026, Further, he was informed that the waste accumulated up to March this year is targeted for clearance by the 31st of December. He directed MCD that the newly awarded work for processing fresh waste arriving at the Landfill site be expedited, so that the pace of remediation is further accelerated and scientific management of incoming waste is ensured without delay.

 

Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and senior officials of the Ministry were present during the Minister’s visit. The Ministry said that the inspection underscores the government’s continued focus on accelerating the remediation and monitoring the progress of clearing legacy waste.