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Waste Plant Violations Spark NGT Probe
20 Nov
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.
The PCMC's plant received a show-cause notice in July for failing to segregate and analyze its bottom and fly ash. In response, PCMC officials have stated they are reviewing the CPCB's observations and are committed to undertaking necessary corrective actions to ensure full environmental compliance.
