Supreme Court Directs MCD To Launch Massive Awareness Campaign for Waste Segregation

The Supreme Court pulled up the Delhi government and MCD over the daily dumping of 3,000 tons of untreated waste, calling it “shameful” and “disastrous.” It warned of halting construction activities if immediate steps aren't taken.

The Court directed MCD to file a fresh affidavit and launch a mass awareness campaign on solid waste management, targeting households, RWAs, commercial units, and bulk generators.

Stressing that awareness is a legal duty under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the Court ordered MCD to use all media platforms and promote the MCD 311 app for reporting violations.