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flag India’s Supreme Court mandates nationwide waste segregation by April 1, 2026, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

flag The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directives to enforce India’s 2026 Solid Waste Management Rules, stressing that a clean environment is part of the right to life. flag The court ordered local bodies to ensure full waste segregation by April 1, with district collectors overseeing compliance and reporting progress. flag Elected officials must lead education campaigns, while schools must include waste management in curricula. flag Bulk waste generators must comply by March 31, and pollution control boards must accelerate infrastructure for four-stream segregation. flag Non-compliance will result in fines and potential criminal charges, including for officials. flag Open dumping and burning are prohibited, and photographic evidence of progress must be submitted.

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