Question: Which state has launched the online waste management platform to ensure effective waste treatment?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Odisha
(d) Tripura
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On World Environment day(June 5),Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched country’s first online waste management platform.
- The online platform will ensure proper tracking, scrutiny and audit of the (industrial) waste.
- The online platform will be handled by newly formed Andhra Pradesh Environment Management Corporation (APEMC).
Task entrusted to APEMC:
- APEMC is charged with the collection,segregation and scientific disposal of industrial waste.
- The unit will be held responsible for safe disposal of all industrial waste generated in the state.
- The corporation will work in close coordination with Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board(APPCB) within the regulatory framework.
- This initiative will foster cleaner environment as Andhra Pradesh has a large number of industries falling under red and orange categories.
- These industries generate significant quantities of liquid waste, hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste, e-waste and air pollutants.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-pradesh-online-waste-management-platform-6443531/
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/jagan-reddy-launches-online-waste-management-platform20200605164722/