The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken serious note of Gujarat&rsquo;s failure to comply with its directions on solid and liquid waste management, giving the state a final four-week window to submit a detailed affidavit. The issue was reviewed in a hearing held on July 22, 2025, with the bench led by Justice Prakash Srivastava, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel.
Despite previous warnings, Gujarat had not submitted any new six-monthly progress report since October 2024. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) requested an adjournment, but the Tribunal expressed disappointment over the absence of a formal extension request from the Chief Secretary.
The NGT has now ordered the Chief Secretary to file a comprehensive affidavit by September 1, 2025, including the following:
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ULB-wise data on waste generation, collection, processing (composting, RDF, energy recovery), and disposal
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Status of 1.24 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste pending in seven ULBs
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Sewage management plans to bridge the 531 MLD gap, including household connections and STP performance
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Updates on major STPs in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara
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Earlier in 2024, the NGT had imposed a ₹2,100 crore environmental penalty on Gujarat for non-compliance, directing it to be deposited in a ring-fenced account. However, the utilisation of these funds remains unclear.
The Tribunal emphasised that Gujarat generates 10,317 tonnes of solid waste daily, but processes only 8,872 tonnes, leaving a significant daily shortfall of 1,445 tonnes. The situation poses major environmental and public health risks, particularly around sites like the Pirana landfill in Ahmedabad, where waste accumulation continues.
With the 2027 Gujarat Assembly Elections approaching, opposition parties are mounting pressure on the ruling government over environmental mismanagement. The NGT has warned that failure to comply with the upcoming deadline could result in further penalties or legal actions.
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NGT Rebukes Gujarat Over Waste Management Lapses

Guj gets 4 week deadline from NGT to submit status report on waste and sewage handling

NGT Rebukes Gujarat Over Waste Management Lapses

Guj gets 4 week deadline from NGT to submit status report on waste and sewage handling

July 23, 2025 | 15:46 IST