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New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Several complaints on illegal sand mining but none made to TGPCB: Centre
HYDERABAD: Despite persistent complaints by locals living in the Godavari river basin area about illegal sand mining, not a single formal complaint has been lodged with the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB), the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. In a reply to a starred question raised by Warangal MP Kadiyam Kavya, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that there is no record of any complaint regarding illegal sand mining along the Godavari riverbank in the erstwhile Warangal district. It also confirmed that no specific study has been undertaken by the inistry on the environmental impact of such mining in the region. The ministry clarified that the regulation and monitoring of minor minerals such as sand fall under the purview of state governments as per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. While the Centre has issued various guidelines, including the Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines (2016) and Enforcement & Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining (2020), their implementation is the responsibility of the states.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- The Hindu
HYDRAA removes borewells and ‘encroachments' from Sunnam Cheruvu
The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Monday took action against the alleged encroachers of Sunnam Cheruvu, Guttala Begumpet, by removing many borewells which were being used to extract water to be supplied to hostels in Madhapur. The HYDRAA authorities also seized the tankers used to supply the water. Besides, they removed temporary structures in the full tank level which were used to run tanker business. Earlier, HYDRAA shared the water analysis reports of the Telangana Pollution Control Board, which revealed high amounts of heavy metals in water. A press note on Monday informed that a complaint had been lodged against the tanker supplier at the Madhapur Police Station. Issuing clarification to the claims of 'plot owners' in the FTL as determined by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, HYDRAA said a layout by the then HUDA was cancelled later. Permissions are not being granted for the past 10 years to take up any structures there. The plot owners may apply for compensation or transferable development rights, it said. Sunnam Cheruvu is among the six lakes taken up for development by the HYDRAA. As part of the initiative, plastic waste and garbage accumulated for decades has been removed from the lake, and sewage diversion channels have been created. A children's park and open gym are part of the project, the note said. The 'Prajavani' grievance redressal programme of HYDRAA has received a total 49 complaints on Monday, which covered issues pertaining to encroachment of stormwater drains at Fatehnagar and Balanagar, encroachment of park spaces in Turkayamjal municipality.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad to tackle E-waste: Government initiatives for comprehensive waste handling, focus on IT sector and Urbanization
AI generated image Hyderabad has launched multiple e-waste initiatives to combat hazardous electronic waste. Led by both public and private sectors, these efforts aim to raise awareness about the dangers of improper e-waste disposal, establish efficient collection mechanisms, and promote safe recycling practices through certified recyclers. What is E-waste? E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices that are no longer in use, are obsolete, or have reached the end of their useful life. This includes items like computers, mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, and other consumer electronics. E-waste often contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, making the proper disposal and recycling of this waste essential to prevent environmental and health risks. E-waste management in Hyderabad Being a major IT hub, Hyderabad has seen a massive escalation in its E-waste production, especially owing to the fact that it is rapidly getting urbanised. The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has enacted the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2018, to promote efficient handling of electronic waste and responsible management to reduce environmental harm. The E-waste Management Rules 2016 outlined the role of the state government of Telangana, which stressed the responsibilities taken by the government, including a mandatory registration process that shall be notified for workers involved in dismantling and recycling after consulting with the Department of Labour, Employment Training, and Factories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giesen: Rentner zahlen zu viel für Hörgeräte – Das ist der Grund Gutes Hören Undo For electronic consumers, records are also to be maintained of the E-waste generated. The E-waste policy of 2017 had a vision to create an aware society that plays an active role in managing E-waste by channelizing and segregating discarded products to the right avenues. In Telangana, 'Green Warriors' are individuals or groups who are actively involved in environmental protection and conservation efforts, supported by the government. According to the Management Policy, Green Warriors are to ensure that the E-waste processing unit provides safety equipment to all staff and follows the rules strictly. The government is also to provide performance-based financial assistance to the E-waste processing unit.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tackling tech waste in Pune: Amid rising electronic waste; civic campaign pushes for safe disposal and community action
AI generated image Hyderabad has launched multiple e-waste initiatives to combat hazardous electronic waste. Led by both public and private sectors, these efforts aim to raise awareness about the dangers of improper e-waste disposal, establish efficient collection mechanisms, and promote safe recycling practices through certified recyclers. What is E-waste? E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices that are no longer in use, are obsolete, or have reached the end of their useful life. This includes items like computers, mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, and other consumer electronics. E-waste often contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, making the proper disposal and recycling of this waste essential to prevent environmental and health risks. E-waste management in Hyderabad Being a major IT hub, Hyderabad has seen a massive escalation in its E-waste production, especially owing to the fact that it is rapidly getting urbanised. The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has enacted the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2018, to promote efficient handling of electronic waste and responsible management to reduce environmental harm. The E-waste Management Rules 2016 outlined the role of the state government of Telangana, which stressed the responsibilities taken by the government, including a mandatory registration process that shall be notified for workers involved in dismantling and recycling after consulting with the Department of Labour, Employment Training, and Factories. For electronic consumers, records are also to be maintained of the E-waste generated. The E-waste policy of 2017 had a vision to create an aware society that plays an active role in managing E-waste by channelizing and segregating discarded products to the right avenues. In Telangana, 'Green Warriors' are individuals or groups who are actively involved in environmental protection and conservation efforts, supported by the government. According to the Management Policy, Green Warriors are to ensure that the E-waste processing unit provides safety equipment to all staff and follows the rules strictly. The government is also to provide performance-based financial assistance to the E-waste processing unit.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Telangana committed to environmental restoration: Forests minister Surekha
HYDERABAD: Stating that the responsibility to protect nature lies with everyone, Environment & Forests Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday emphasised that both government and public should work in unison to tackle the growing plastic crisis. Speaking at an event organised by Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) to celebrate World Environment Day under theme 'Ending Plastic Pollution-Globally' at TGPCB's Sanathnagar office, the minister underscored the importance of eliminating single-use plastics (SUPs) and advocated the promotion of sustainable alternatives such as jute bags, paper products, cotton bags, stainless steel, and bamboo. She also encouraged the use of public transport, solar energy and effective solid waste management as key sustainable practices. 'Plastic pollution is not just a local issue. It's an international threat to biodiversity, public health, food security and our future. Plastic does not degrade easily and it pollutes our land, rivers, and oceans for hundreds of years, threatening all life forms,' she added.
