Sri Vijaya Puram, May 3: The Directorate of RD, PRIs & ULBs, A&N Administration, has informed to all institutions and establishments functioning in rural areas under the jurisdiction of all the 70 Gram Panchayats of Andaman & Nicobar Islands that the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, have come into force with effect from 01st April 2026.
As per the said Rules, all entities generating significant quantities of solid waste are categorized as Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs). This includes institutions such as government offices, educational institutions, bus stations or depots, ports, industrial units/areas, hospitals, hotels, markets, community halls, marriage halls, commercial establishments, and other similar facilities etc., meeting the prescribed criteria (such as (i) buildings with floor area of 20,000 Sq m or above; or (ii) water consumption of 40000 liters per day; or (iii) Solid waste generation of 100 kg per day or more).
In compliance with the provisions of the SWM Rules, 2026, all such institutions located in rural areas are hereby requested to:
•Register/report themselves as Bulk Waste Generators with their respective Gram Panchayats at the earliest.
•Provide necessary details regarding daily waste generation, handling practices, and available infrastructure.
•Ensure compliance with the Rules, including source segregation of waste, scientific disposal, and adherence to directions issued by local authorities.
The registration of Bulk Waste Generators is essential for:
• Streamlining solid waste management systems at the Panchayat level,
•Ensuring environmentally sound handling and disposal of waste, and
•Facilitating effective monitoring and compliance with statutory provisions.
All concerned institutions are advised to comply with the above directions promptly. Non-compliance may attract action as per the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and applicable local by-laws. For further information and registration, institutions may contact their respective Gram Panchayat offices during working hours.