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Village Fights Hyderabad Waste Plant Over Land Deception
14 Aug
Summary
- Villagers protest a waste processing facility on 86 acres, originally industrial land.
- Protests began before the July order for the 'Eco Town' waste-to-energy plant.
- Concerns include potential air pollution and impact on nearby water sources.
Residents of Siddapur village in Ranga Reddy district are raising strong objections to a new solid waste processing facility, referred to as 'Eco Town', planned for 86 acres. The project, intended for waste-to-energy conversion and circular economy promotion, was officially ordered in early July, following earlier announcements in May 2026.
Villagers claim their land was acquired in 2021 for an industrial park, not a waste treatment plant. They cite previous protests, including 'Chalo Collectorate' and 'rasta roko' demonstrations, against the facility. Concerns are mounting over potential air pollution from Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants and the impact on agricultural land and real estate values.
The project is classified as a 'Blue Category' industry, exempting it from public hearings. However, villagers point to the severe pollution issues at the existing Jawahar Nagar waste facility, located approximately 25 kilometers from the Himayat Sagar drinking water reservoir, intensifying their fears. GHMC authorities state waste will be treated and landfilled, not dumped, but villagers fear the Jawahar Nagar facility will be shut down upon the Eco Town's operationalization.
