Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016?

1) The Bureau of Indian Standards needs to prepare code of practices and standards for use of recycled materials and products of construction and demolition waste in respect of construction activities.
2) Only the Ministry of Panchayat Raj, shall be responsible for facilitating local bodies in compliance of these rules.
- Published on 01 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • This is to ensure building materials made out of C&D Waste do not jeopardize the structural safety and life.
  • Further, to ensure the authenticity of products made from the C& D waste and create confident among the stakeholders on the utilization of such products.
  • The Ministry of Urban Development, and the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Panchayat Raj, shall be responsible for facilitating local bodies in compliance of these rules;
  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change shall be responsible for reviewing implementation of these rules as and when required.
  • Envisage the technical and financial support to the State Agencies from the Central Government for implementation of these Rules and modification of rules according to the requirement in future.

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