Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will supersede the 2016 rules.These regulations introduce a technology-driven, Polluter Pays framework and will come into full effect from April 1, 2026.The SWM Rules, 2026, are a comprehensive regulatory framework notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.They aim to integrate the principles of Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) into India’s waste management infrastructure to ensure zero-waste to landfills.
