Kerala High Court orders Kochi Corporation to biomine 1.26 lakh tonnes of legacy waste
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Waste management and environmental remediation: a GS3 case study on municipal governance and legacy waste.
Why in news
The Kerala High Court directed the Kochi Corporation to biomine 1.26 lakh tonnes of legacy waste following an NIT-C report estimating a larger waste volume.
Background
The Kerala High Court (Judges P. Gopinath and Bechu Kurian Thomas) ordered the biomining of 1.26 lakh tonnes of scientifically capped legacy waste. An NIT-C report estimated the total waste at 3.22 lakh metric tonnes, exceeding the initial ₹37 crore estimate.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKochi Corporation: Local government body in Kerala
- FactLegacy waste volume: 3.22 lakh metric tonnes as per NIT-C report
- FactInitial cost estimate: ₹37 crore
Prelims practice question
What is the total volume of legacy waste estimated by the NIT-C report for the Kochi Corporation?
- (a)1.26 lakh metric tonnes
- (b)5.50 lakh metric tonnes
- (c)2.10 lakh metric tonnes
- (d)3.22 lakh metric tonnes
Show answer
Answer: (d) 3.22 lakh metric tonnes — The NIT-C report estimated the total waste at 3.22 lakh metric tonnes, exceeding the initial estimates.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing legacy waste in urban local bodies and the importance of scientific biomining in achieving sustainable waste management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal constraint: Escalating costs of waste remediation exceeding initial municipal budget estimates
- Technical bottleneck: Requirement for scientific capping and specialized biomining techniques for legacy waste
Keywords: Legacy waste · Biomining · Urban waste management · Environmental remediation · Municipal governance
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