Indore Unveils India's First PPP-Based Green Waste Processing Plant.
National
Indore, the cleanest city in India for 7 consecutive years, is set to launch India’s first green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This initiative aims to convert green waste into valuable products, supporting sustainability and economic growth. The project aligns with the vision of Garbage-Free Cities under SBM-U, advancing efforts toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable urban environment.
- The plant will be constructed on a 55,000 square feet (sq ft) plot in Bicholi Hapsi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh (MP). The plant will recycle wood and branches to produce wood pellets, serving as an alternative to coal and promoting energy conservation.
- Indore generates approximately 30 tons of green waste daily, including wood, branches, leaves, and flowers. This volume may increase to 60-70 tons during autumn.
Main Point :- (i) IMC will provide land for the plant and manage the collection and transportation of green waste. The IMC will earn Rs. 3,000 per ton in royalty fees for supplying wood and branches to the facility.
(ii) Located in Indore (MP), this company will handle the establishment of infrastructure, including sheds, electricity, and water facilities, and will oversee the plant's operations.
(iii) Private firms have established the Meghdoot and sub-grade plants in Sirpur, Chhattisgarh, covering 10,000 to 15,000 sq ft, which process garden waste like leaves and small twigs from the municipal corporation.
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