India, May 7 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all chief secretaries to formulate a dedicated mechanism for implementing the Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM) 2026 at tourist places and pilgrim centres across the country.

Issuing a slew of directions for uniform implementation of the rules which came into effect from April 1, 2026, a bench of justices Pankaj Mithal and SVN Bhatti underscored the need for tourist spots, beaches and pilgrim places, attracting even foreign tourists, to be kept spic and span to enhance the image of the country internationally and to ensure the planet is preserved for future generations.

The bench in its order said, "The chief secretaries are directed to identify tourist-centric beaches, tourist plac...