MANAGEMENT OF LANDFILLS IN NCR-DELHI REGION- A TECHNOLOGICALLY FLAWED APPROACH

Abstract

The landfills in Delhi-NCR region are not managed efficiently and effectively based on the scientific
considerations and thus leading to various pollution hazards in air, soil and water. The villages located around the
landfills are adversely affected due to this environmental degradation. A survey was conducted to assess the extent of
social and public health issues, including the quality of the drinking water and environmental impacts. The study
revealed that the social life and the health of the villagers living around the landfills have been seriously impacted. The
respondents reported that these landfills should be scientifically and technologically managed so that adverse social and
health implications are minimized. The various studies conducted by different investigators also supported the finding of
this study.