NGT Calls for Third-Party Audit of Ghazipur Landfill Management
NGT-appointed official recommends third-party audit of Delhi landfill
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recommended an independent third-party audit of the Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi following a major fire incident. The audit will assess waste reduction efforts and fire prevention measures, as the landfill continues to receive approximately 1,700 metric tonnes of fresh waste daily despite ongoing concerns about inadequate management.
- 01NGT-appointed amicus curiae advocates for a third-party audit of the Ghazipur landfill.
- 02The landfill receives 1,700 metric tonnes of fresh waste daily.
- 03The waste-to-energy plant at Ghazipur has been non-operational for eight months.
- 04Inadequate leachate management has been flagged as a significant issue.
- 05The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has not provided a timeline for proposed solutions.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has taken action following a significant fire at the Ghazipur landfill in New Delhi in April 2024. Advocate Katyayni, the amicus curiae appointed by the NGT, has recommended an independent third-party audit to evaluate the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing the height and volume of legacy waste, as well as methane mitigation and fire prevention strategies. The Ghazipur landfill continues to receive approximately 1,700 metric tonnes of fresh waste daily, with a total of 2,400 to 2,600 metric tonnes being dumped at the site. The waste-to-energy (WTE) plant, which is supposed to process between 700 to 1,000 metric tonnes of waste per day, has faced operational challenges, remaining non-operational for eight months between April and December 2025. This has contributed an additional 900 metric tonnes of waste to the landfill. The report also highlighted issues with leachate management, indicating that existing systems are inadequate. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been slow to respond, leaving the court awaiting a definitive timeline for improvements.
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The audit could lead to improved waste management practices, reducing environmental hazards for local residents.
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