Toxic Legacy: Incinerating Bhopal's Hazardous Waste

Over 6,500 kg of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory has been incinerated in Madhya Pradesh. The plan to dispose of 337 tonnes follows the 1984 disaster. Despite initial protests, emissions and air quality are within safe limits, ensuring safety during the waste disposal process.

More than 6,500 kilograms of hazardous waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory has been incinerated during the third phase of trial incineration in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, officials announced on Tuesday.

The phased disposal plan targets 337 tonnes of waste, a relic of the 1984 industrial disaster. Waste disposal began on January 2 at a private facility in Pithampur, located about 250 kilometers from the state capital.

The incineration process, monitored diligently to adhere to safety norms, showed emissions and surrounding air quality within prescribed limits, even as the government reassures the public of safety measures post-protests against potential environmental harm.

(With inputs from agencies.)