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Chandigarh Pioneers Circular Economy with Biogas Project
20 Jan
Summary
- A new organic waste-based biogas plant is being set up at Dadumajra.
- The project requires no financial investment from the MC, including O&M.
- The plant will process 200 tonnes of organic waste daily.
A significant step towards scientific waste management was taken in Chandigarh with the land earmarking ceremony for a new organic waste-based compressed biogas (CBG) plant at the Dadumajra dumping ground. This project signifies a move towards renewable energy systems and environmental security.
The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, highlighted the necessity of shifting away from traditional dumping towards circular economy models. He emphasized treating waste as a valuable resource for sustainable development.
This cutting-edge CBG plant is being developed under a design, build, finance, operate model. Crucially, it necessitates no financial outlay from the Municipal Corporation, covering all capital and operation and maintenance costs. The plant is designed to process 200 tonnes per day of segregated organic municipal solid waste and 30 tonnes per day of cow dung.
