Tamil Nadu Officials Discover Guntur's Cutting-Edge Waste-to-Energy Solutions

On November 3rd, 2025, a delegation from the Tamil Nadu Municipal Department visited Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, to study the city's cutting-edge waste management practices. The team, led by P. Madhusudhan Reddy, the Director of Municipal Administration (DMA) for Tamil Nadu, included officials from Madurai and Hosur corporations.

The delegation, accompanied by Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu, inspected the Jindal Urban Waste Management Plant at Naidupet and the Material Recovery Faculty (MRF), wet, and vermi compost units in Guntur. During the visit, the Jindal representatives provided a detailed presentation on the plant's operations, including its waste collection sources, power generation, sales, and ash management processes.

GMC Commissioner Srinivasulu revealed that the corporation serves as the nodal agency, sending approximately 400 tons of waste daily to the Jindal plant, which has helped eliminate dumping yards in the city. The Tamil Nadu team also examined various sections of the plant, including the tipping floor, boilers, and control rooms, and requested a detailed report on its daily operations.

The visit concluded with the officials planting saplings on the plant's premises, underscoring their commitment to sustainable waste management practices. The Tamil Nadu delegation was impressed by Guntur's innovative approach to waste-to-energy conversion, which they believe can serve as a model for other cities in the state.