4 days ago
Mayor Jeeti Sidhu urges govt to approve bio-gas plant at Samgauli to tackle waste crisis
Mayor Amarjeet Singh Jeeti Sidhu has written to the Punjab government seeking immediate approval for setting up a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant at Samgauli village, aimed at addressing the growing waste management crisis in SAS Nagar (Mohali).
In letters addressed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Tejveer Singh (Secretary, Local Government Department), and Deepti Uppal (Secretary, PMIDC), the mayor emphasised the urgency of clearing the path for this critical project.
'Several tonnes of domestic and commercial waste are being generated daily in Mohali, creating a serious challenge. With the closure of the city's dumping ground following High Court orders, all waste is now piling up at RMC (resource management centre) points, crippling the sanitation system and posing a major public health risk,' he said.
Mayor Sidhu pointed out that although a contract for waste processing was awarded to a Panchkula-based company, the increasing volume of waste has overwhelmed the firm's capacity, leading to delays in timely processing.
To offer a long-term solution, the Municipal Corporation has identified 50 acres of land at Samgauli for setting up the proposed CBG plant. He said, 'PMIDC has already been appointed as the nodal agency for this project. The only hurdle now is the pending approval from the Local Government Department.'
Sidhu appealed for swift clearance to kickstart the project, which, he asserted, would reduce the city's mounting garbage issue and also contribute to sustainable energy generation.
