Delhi uses processed legacy waste from Bhalswa landfill to reclaim waterlogged land in North-West Delhi

Exam-focused facts from the 11 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Authorities in Delhi are using processed legacy waste from the Bhalswa landfill to fill waterlogged low-lying areas in Roop Vihar and Sharma Colony.
The initiative serves two purposes: reducing the burden on the Bhalswa landfill and gradually restoring habitable ground in north-west Delhi.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has set a target to completely flatten and clear the Bhalswa site by December 2026.
The reclaimed land from the Bhalswa site is slated for public welfare activities, including a new Inter State Bus Terminal.
Processed legacy waste is being used to reclaim waterlogged land in north-west Delhi, addressing both landfill management and land restoration.