‘Devbhoomi’ Kullu is witnessing a garbage crisis. What it needs is a durable waste system suited to the Valley’s land, people and ecology
On May 8, 2026, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) again had to rule on garbage management issues in the picturesque Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The case, Sanjeev Kapoor vs the Municipal Council of Kullu , related to the public place called Nehru Park in Kullu being used to set up a material recovery facility (MRF) for waste management. The NGT called on the administration to halt all activities taking place in the public park, as they are illegal.
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The news item "‘Devbhoomi’ Kullu is witnessing a garbage crisis. What it needs is a durable waste system suited to…" is most closely related to which of the following subject areas?
- A.Environment
- B.Indian Society
- C.International Relations
- D.Geography
This development falls under Environment. Source: Down To Earth, 2 June 2026 — https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/devbhoomi-kullu-is-witnessing-a-garbage-crisis-what-it-needs-is-a-durable-waste-system-suited-to-the-valleys-land-people-and-ecology
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- A.‘Devbhoomi’ Kullu is witnessing a garbage crisis. What it needs is a durable waste system suited to the Valley’s land,…
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"‘Devbhoomi’ Kullu is witnessing a garbage crisis. What it needs is a durable waste system suited to the Valley’s land,…" was reported by Down To Earth. Source: Down To Earth, 2 June 2026 — https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/devbhoomi-kullu-is-witnessing-a-garbage-crisis-what-it-needs-is-a-durable-waste-system-suited-to-the-valleys-land-people-and-ecology
The development described in "‘Devbhoomi’ Kullu is witnessing a garbage crisis. What it needs is a durable waste system suited to…" was reported in which month?
- A.May 2026
- B.April 2026
- C.March 2026
- D.June 2026
This was reported in June 2026. Source: Down To Earth, 2 June 2026 — https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/devbhoomi-kullu-is-witnessing-a-garbage-crisis-what-it-needs-is-a-durable-waste-system-suited-to-the-valleys-land-people-and-ecology