NGT fumes over lack of waste management in Bihar

Patna | Friday | 22nd March, 2019

Summary:

"There is lack of waste management in Bihar and it can lead to an emergency-like situation. "Due to high levels of arsenic, the cases of cancer in Bihar are increasing day by day. "The remaining cities, towns and village panchayats of the state may be made fully compliant in respect of environmental norms within one year. "The district magistrates may monitor the status of compliance of environmental norms, at least once in two weeks. A quarterly report be furnished by the chief secretary, every three months..