Bioremediation and scientific closure of existing dump site at Bhanpur, Bhopal
- The Administrator: Journal of LBSNAA
- 63(1), Jan, 2024: p.53-60
This article examines the application of bioremediation techniques and scientific closure methods at the Bhanpur dump site in Bhopal. It highlights the environmental and public health challenges posed by unmanaged waste accumulation and explores how bioremediation offers a sustainable solution for site restoration. The study emphasizes the importance of scientific closure practices, including containment, treatment, and ecological rehabilitation, to mitigate pollution and reclaim land for future use. By situating the Bhanpur case within broader debates on urban waste management and environmental governance, the paper underscores the need for integrated policy frameworks and technological innovation to address India’s growing urban ecological crises. This is an inspirational story of remediation ofa polluting and foul-smelling 48 years old dump yard in Bhopal (M.P.) city. The district administration made a meticulous plan, considering various factors before and after the removal of the dump yard. Diverse factors like collection and analysis of data dump site containment and closures, landfill gas management green belt development community health and safety were toughly considered during successful implementation of the plan. – Reproduced
Environmental Studies, Bioremediation, Scientific Closure, Dump Site, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Waste Management, Public Policy, Pollution Control, Sustainable Development, Urban Ecology, India