The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing waste management policies and regulations in India.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, and to establish a framework for safe and scientific disposal of waste.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 promote waste reduction through various strategies, including banning single-use plastics, promoting composting and organic waste management, and encouraging extended producer responsibility.

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that makes manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, including recycling and disposal.

Pune was the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive waste management system based on the principles of segregation, collection, and recycling.

The 'polluter pays' principle holds polluters financially responsible for the environmental damage they cause, encourages industries to adopt cleaner production technologies, and promotes waste reduction and recycling.

Karnataka is the first Indian state to make it mandatory for all urban local bodies to segregate waste at source.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) sets standards for waste disposal and treatment, monitors and enforces compliance with waste management regulations, and provides technical assistance to state pollution control boards.

Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir have all banned the use of plastic bags below a certain thickness.

Public awareness and participation in waste management help reduce waste generation, promote responsible waste disposal, encourage sustainable lifestyles, and facilitate the implementation of waste management policies and regulations.

Hyderabad has set up a waste-to-energy plant to convert municipal solid waste into electricity.

The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 aim to regulate the generation, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste, prevent illegal trafficking of hazardous waste, and promote the use of cleaner production technologies.

Gujarat is the first Indian state to make it mandatory for all industries to install online continuous emission monitoring systems.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) adjudicates environmental disputes, enforces environmental laws and regulations, and imposes penalties for environmental violations.

Surat is the first Indian city to implement a 'zero waste' policy, aiming to divert 100% of its waste from landfills.