Guwahati, May 2 -- In a major step to address Assam's growing waste management crisis, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday directed strict and time-bound implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, in line with orders issued by the Supreme Court of India.

Emphasising the urgency of the situation, the state government has instructed all Urban and Rural Local Bodies to ensure full compliance within 60 days. Officials described the move as critical to curb further environmental damage, noting that the state's rising waste burden,particularly unmanaged legacy dumps and poor segregation practices has reached an alarming level.

District Commissioners have been assigned to carry out immediate infrastructure audits and conduct q...