A Debris Disposal Policy establishing clear accountability & making the generator of the debris legally responsible for its safe disposal, with penalties for non-compliance, has the potential of mitigating disasters and rejuvenating the Himalayas.
Debris disposal policy
The Gift of the Road-Builders
Lacking scientific disposal of debris generated in road construction and other works in the Himalayan region enhances slope instability & flood vulnerability, and facilitates landslide & debris flow initiation.