Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 have been introduced by the Union Environment Ministry to manage and rehabilitate chemically contaminated sites, such as polluted landfills and unregulated hazardous waste areas. These rules are legally backed by the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which serves as the central framework for environmental regulation in India. The act empowers the central government to take measures for protecting and improving the environment. Under these new rules, district administrations are now required to submit detailed reports twice a year, enhancing transparency and accountability in managing contaminated sites across the country.