Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Pune Students Protest Riverside Garbage Dumping
Students in Pune were very upset because garbage trucks were dumping waste near their school and college.
The garbage was making the air smell bad and causing fires.
The students protested and even blocked the trucks.
After their protests, the local government stopped dumping garbage there and found a new temporary place for the waste.
The students and their school also had to spend money to clean up the mess.
The government needs to find a permanent solution to this problem.
Students protested against garbage dumping on the Mula-Mutha riverbank near their campus.
The dumping caused health hazards, foul stench, and frequent fires.
A massive fire in late February 2026 led to smoke inhalation cases among students.
Protests forced gram panchayats to stop dumping and find an alternate site.
The National Green Tribunal restrained the panchayats from further dumping.
- Who
- Students of MIT-ADT University and MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Gram Panchayats of Loni Kalbhor and Kadamwak Wasti
- What
- Protest against garbage dumping on the banks of the Mula-Mutha river
- When
- March 2026, with a significant fire incident in late February 2026
- Where
- Loni Kalbhor, Pune
- Why
- To stop the dumping of garbage near their campus due to health hazards and environmental damage
Students and University
Gram Panchayats
Protest and Blockade
Students and University
Students protested and blocked garbage trucks to stop dumping near their campus.
Gram Panchayats
Gram panchayats initially continued dumping despite complaints.
Environmental Impact
Students and University
Students and university authorities highlighted health hazards and environmental damage.
Gram Panchayats
Gram panchayats argued that they were using permitted government land for dumping.
- Location
- Loni Kalbhor, Pune
- Involved Parties
- MIT-ADT University, MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Gram Panchayats of Loni Kalbhor and Kadamwak Wasti
- Protest Timeline
- March 2026
- Dump Site Size
- More than 50% of the river near Loni Kalbhor covered with garbage
- Fire Incident
- Late February 2026
- NGT Restraint
- June 12, 2026
- Cost to Clear Waste
- Rs 25-30 lakh