Scientific waste mgmt systems being implemented in State, says Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized the importance of scientific waste management systems in Telangana, linking them to climate response and economic productivity. He highlighted the transformative changes brought by the Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 and the state's initiatives towards sustainable urban development. The government is prioritizing decentralized waste processing and has introduced electric vehicles for efficient waste collection.
- ▪The Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 aim to transform waste management practices in India.
- ▪Telangana is implementing scientific waste management systems to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.
- ▪The state government is introducing electric Swachh Auto Tippers to reduce carbon emissions and improve waste collection efficiency.
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said that solid waste management is no longer limited to waste collection alone, but is directly linked to climate response, environmental sustainability, circular economy, employment generation and economic productivity.He said the recently introduced Solid Waste Management Rules–2026 by the Central Government are bringing transformative changes in the country’s waste management. He was speaking at a national review meeting on Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0 organised by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry in New Delhi on Tuesday.He explained the scientific waste management systems, sustainable urban development initiatives, sanitation programmes and circular economy measures being implemented in Telangana.
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