While July 2026 is the deadline for flattening the Okhla dumpsite, Dec has been set as the target for Bhalswa. Despite this, a massive 133.5 lakh MT of legacy waste remains and must be treated by Dec 2027.Progress across the sites is uneven. About 4,000 MT of fresh waste continues to be dumped daily at Ghazipur and Bhalswa, complicating remediation efforts. Okhla processed 17.7 lakh MT during the same period, while Ghazipur lagged at 10.2 lakh MT.Ghazipur’s slow pace is a persistent concern. During Phase I, the site processed barely nine lakh MT of waste against a target of 45 lakh MT in 18 months.

Source: Economic Times January 02, 2026 19:48 UTC