Aizawl: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Mizoram government to file a fresh, detailed report on solid and liquid waste management after finding major shortcomings in the state’s earlier submission.
During a hearing on October 13, the NGT’s Principal Bench, led by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, reviewed Mizoram’s compliance with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and related environmental regulations.
The bench noted that the state’s status report lacked adequate planning, execution strategies, and certification by senior officials, raising concerns about the reliability of the data.
The tribunal said the new Action Taken Report (ATR) must include timelines, fund allocations, and details of executing agencies, and be filed through an affidavit at least a week before the next hearing on November 5.
According to the NGT’s observations, Mizoram generates around 398.15 tonnes of solid waste daily, of which only 330.5 tonnes are processed, leaving 67.65 tonnes unprocessed and contributing to legacy waste.
The tribunal also flagged the absence of clear data on segregated waste collection, transportation systems, and the operational status of composting and RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) plants.
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In terms of liquid waste, the state generates 51.81 million litres per day (MLD), with only 10 MLD treatment capacity available in Aizawl.
This leaves an urban gap of 21.37 MLD, while sewage treatment plans in 10 of the 11 districts remain incomplete, the bench noted.
The NGT has asked the state government to prepare a comprehensive plan covering all aspects of waste generation, collection, processing, and treatment, along with a clear gap analysis and time-bound implementation strategy.
It also directed that funds be allocated to each urban local body and executing agency, and that these details be included in the next submission.
