India, Dec. 14 -- The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has warned of penalties and legal action against industries and establishments failing to manage their waste responsibly, officials said on Saturday.

During an environmental workshop held this week, the authority's health department flagged that despite clear provisions under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, several bulk waste generators (BWGs) continue to neglect segregation and on-site waste processing - a lapse that directly affects public health and the environment.

Officials said BWGs are legally required to segregate waste at source, safely store it within their premises, process wet waste, and hand over segregated waste only to authorised agencies....