What violations were found at the Pimpri-Chinchwad waste-to-energy plant?

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) waste-to-energy plant was flagged for violating Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, including failing to analyze bottom and fly ash separately.

How many waste-to-energy plants are non-compliant nationwide?

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), four waste-to-energy plants across India are not complying with SWM Rules.

What action has the National Green Tribunal taken?

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Maharashtra government to submit detailed compliance reports regarding the non-compliant waste-to-energy plants.

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Waste Plant Violations Spark NGT Probe

20 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Pimpri-Chinchwad waste-to-energy plant cited for SWM Rules violations.
Four plants nationwide, including one in Sangli, found non-compliant.
NGT directs Maharashtra govt to submit compliance reports on WTE plants.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has officially reported significant violations of Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules concerning the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) waste-to-energy (WTE) plant. This facility, commissioned in 2023 and processing 700 tonnes of waste daily to generate 12 MW of power, is one of four across India identified as non-compliant.

Further compounding environmental concerns, a WTE plant in Sangli, also within Maharashtra, was found operating without the requisite 'consent to operate' from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has consequently mandated the state government to submit comprehensive compliance reports, underscoring the seriousness of these environmental infractions.