India, Nov. 5 -- Waste processing at the Bandhwari landfill, located along the Gurugram-Faridabad Road, has remained stalled for over a year, leading to a massive pile of garbage exceeding 3.04 million tonnes, according to data from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG).

The MCG will open tenders on November 7 to appoint a new agency for large-scale biomining and disposal of legacy waste. Officials said the fresh tender will focus on scientific waste processing and stricter monitoring to prevent further delays. "The new tender opening is critical. We are determined to restart biomining work at full scale and ensure strict performance timelines. The plan is to clear the waste by March 2027," said Sandeep Sihag, executive engineer, M...