Dumping

Manohar Khattar launches DRAP, UiWIN to clear dumpsites by September 2026

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched two flagship initiatives the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Investment Window (UiWIN) in a major step towards building sustainable and investment-ready cities across India. The move marks a major leap in India's urban transformation, with DRAP targeting the elimination of legacy waste dumpsites by September next year, and UiWIN aiming to unlock private and multilateral investments to fuel infrastructure growth in cities, in line with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat.' The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated DRAP, UiWIN, and other key initiatives during the two-day 'National Urban Conclave 2025' in the capital. Speaking at the event, the minister highlighted that these initiatives would be pivotal in building cleaner, greener, and more liveable cities, aligning with the broader vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047.' He pointed out that by 2047, India's urban population will account for

Centre clears way for non-mineralised areas in existing mining leases

The Ministry of Mines stated that under the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957, non-mineralised areas required for ancillary activities like waste disposal can be considered part of a mining lease

Muzaffarnagar: Final destination for tonnes of America's plastic waste

Plastic waste that starts off in Americans' recycling bins ends up at illegal dumpsites - and inside the lungs of people in Muzaffarnagar

All dumping sites to be converted into green zones in 2-3 yrs: PM Modi

All waste dumping sites in India will be converted into green zones in the next 2-3 years, said PM Modi while digitally inaugurating Asia's largest Bio-CNG plant in MP's Indore, on Saturday.

US imposes tariffs on aluminum sheet from India, 17 other countries

The US International Trade Commission would make the final determination in February 2021, says Wilbur Ross

India probing alleged dumping of chemical from China, South Korea

In the probe, the directorate will determine the existence, degree and effect of any alleged dumping in respect of the product from China

Hindalco, Sterlite seek protection from dumping

Say cheaper imports meet half of India's demand for aluminium & copper, while much of domestic capacity remains idle

India initiates dumping probe against rubber from 5 nations

In a notification, DGAD has said it has found sufficient prima facie evidence of dumping of the product from China

Govt slaps anti-dumping duty on chemical from 5 countries

Import restrictive tax has been imposed for five years on recommendations of DGAD

Tyre radial imports surge

Domestic industry alleges dumping from China having serious impact on its finances