Environment
Lakshadweep is facing a waste crisis, now dubbed Plasticdweep. The recent Minicoy fire exposed nearly 4,000 tonnes of uncollected plastic and e-waste scattered across the islands. A 2024 survey found heavy litter on beaches and corals being smothered. After panchayats were removed in 2021, regular collection stopped, leading to dumping and burning. Limited transport during monsoons makes disposal harder, leaving the fragile islands struggling under mounting waste.
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