Overview

• The disposal of 307 tonnes of toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy began on May 5, 2025, at a private facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.
• The incineration process, operating at a controlled rate of 270 kg per hour, is expected to take 50–55 days to complete under expert supervision.
• Real-time monitoring of emissions, including mercury for the first time, confirms compliance with prescribed environmental safety standards.
• The waste, transported in January 2025, includes soil, reactor residue, and pesticide residues but contains no methyl isocyanate or radioactive particles.
• The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to submit a status report on the disposal process by June 30, 2025.