Why the Rushikonda Hill project is steeped in controversy

Three years ago, Visakhapatnam’s Rushikonda Hill was transformed from a tranquil green site into a contentious construction zone by the then ruling YSR Congress Party. Initially proposed as a five-star hotel to boost tourism, the project faced fierce opposition for environmental destruction and a lack of transparency. It later emerged…

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IIT Bombay study suggests sustainable waste disposal in the healthcare sector

The research, published in the Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy journal, carried out from January 2023 to August 2023 highlights a crucial concern of medical waste generation in India, where tons of medical waste is disposed without following any safety measures. large amounts of used, unused and infected medications, instruments, safety…

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