First waste to charcoal plant operates in Varanasi with NTPC collaboration
VARANASI: India's first waste-to-charcoal plant has been set up with NTPC's collaboration at the Ramna sewage treatment plant in Varanasi, where 400 tons of city waste are being disposed of every day.
The plant has three units of 200 tons each, with two units currently operational. The produced charcoal is used for electricity generation.
The waste plant is an important facility in Varanasi that helps manage the city's waste. This plant uses waste-to-charcoal technology to convert waste into coal, which is an environmentally friendly fuel.
The District Magistrate, Satyendra Kumar, on Tuesday reviewed the plant's operations, maintenance, and waste disposal process.
He closely examined all processes from waste arrival to charcoal production at the plant. The DM inspected the functioning of the machines and inquired about when the compost section would be completed. He was apprised of the daily waste arrival and disposal methods. The executing agency provided details about the quantity, type, and daily disposal of waste received at the plant.
The DM also inspected the section located within the plant premises and assessed its current status.
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He instructed the executing agency to prepare and display a flowchart of the waste processing procedure in the admin building premises, so that visitors and observers can clearly understand the entire process.
He said that local residents should also be informed about the institution's activities to ensure they have proper knowledge of the plant's operations. NTPC and representatives from the executing agency were present during the inspection.
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