Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved the government's proposal to retest incineration of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur facility. This aims to determine the environmental impact and ensure safety. Previous trials were deemed outdated. The retrial will involve three stages, with results informing future incineration decisions. The court provided a six-week deadline for disposal.
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