New Solid Waste Management Rules notified for implementation from April 2026
20 Jan, 2026

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified for implementation from April 2026

Unit 8 — Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment

What Happened?

New Solid Waste Management Rules were notified during January and are scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2026. The rules update the earlier framework and seek to improve waste management through clearer responsibilities and modernised regulatory requirements.

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