Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Kataria Reviews Dadumajra Dumping Ground Progress
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, visited the Dadumajra dumping ground to check on the progress of waste management.
Officials told him that they are using special methods to clear the old waste and that no new garbage has been dumped there since February.
They are also working to turn the area into a green space with lots of trees.
The dumping ground has been a problem for many years, with courts and politicians asking for updates on its cleanup.
The Governor wants the work to be finished faster to help the people living nearby.
Governor Kataria reviewed waste management at Dadumajra dumping ground and directed faster clearance of legacy waste.
No fresh garbage has been dumped at the site since February; MRF centres are operational for waste processing.
The Dadumajra dumpsite has faced scrutiny for years, with multiple court-mandated deadlines missed and fines imposed.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reported that 5.10 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste has been fully remediated, with 55,000 metric tonnes still under treatment.
Governor Kataria directed the development of the cleared dumping ground into a green zone with extensive tree plantation.
- Who
- Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, along with senior officials
- What
- Reviewed waste management operations at the Dadumajra dumping ground and directed faster clearance of legacy waste
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dadumajra dumping ground, Chandigarh
- Why
- To mitigate environmental and public health concerns and expedite the clearance of legacy waste
- Location
- Dadumajra, Chandigarh
- Legacy Waste Volume
- 5.10 lakh metric tonnes (fully remediated), 55,000 metric tonnes under treatment
- Current Status
- No fresh garbage dumped since February; MRF centres operational
- Target Clearance Date
- July 31, 2025 (subject to weather conditions)
- Key Officials Present
- Chandigarh Mayor, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Home Secretary, Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, Chief Engineer
- Future Plans
- Development into a green zone with tree plantation
