Chandigarh Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad on Wednesday called for public participation for effective implementation of solid waste management rules.
He said this chairing the first meeting of the state-level committee constituted for effective implementation and monitoring of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The committee held detailed deliberations regarding implementation of the rules with special emphasis on source segregation, scientific processing of waste, reduction in waste generation, strengthening of waste collection systems and ensuring active participation of all stakeholders. The committee reviewed the action taken by various stakeholders on the directions issued by the Supreme Court earlier.
