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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Zonal commissioners to oversee waste management in Bengaluru
In a move to enhance accountability in waste management in Bengaluru, the government of Karnataka has assigned zonal commissioners additional responsibilities, including monitoring waste collection and ensuring overall cleanliness within their respective zones. Previously, the responsibility for waste management lay with Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) while zonal commissioners had limited authority. Under the new arrangement, although the BSWML will continue to handle waste collection and transportation, the entire process will be overseen by the zonal commissioners. Once new municipal corporations are formed, these powers will be transferred to them. A BSWML source clarified that Deputy General Managers (DGMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs) will continue to manage day-to-day operations at BSWML, but their work will now come under the supervision of zonal commissioners. BSWML will remain involved in decision-making processes. A senior BBMP official told The Hindu that this move follows a decision to strengthen waste management by involving more stakeholders. According to the new order, zonal commissioners will supervise black spots, waste collection, and fine collection, while BSWML will be responsible for operations. Processing of collected waste will continue to be solely managed by BSWML. Following a recent meeting, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar hinted at major changes in the city's waste management system, announcing that he had directed BBMP officials to intensify supervision of waste disposal and ensure fines are collected from those dumping garbage in public spaces. In the Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, released about in July, Bengaluru fared poorly. Weeks later, the government of Karnataka issued transfer orders for the CEO and Chief Engineer of BSWML.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Mukka Proteins Limited to Revolutionize Bengaluru's Urban Waste Management with 300 TPD BSF Plant engineered by Advanced Scientific Technology
PNN Mangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Mukka Proteins Limited (NSE: MUKKA | BSE: 544135), a leader in the animal protein industry has been officially empanelled as an Authorised Waste Processor by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML). Under this empanelment, the Company will manage the collection, transportation, processing, and scientific disposal strictly in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 of 200-300 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) of wet waste, with a planned expansion to 1,000 tonnes per day (TPD). This service will cater to bulk waste generators categorised under BSWML guidelines. This milestone underscores the Company's commitment to sustainable practices, environmental responsibility, and innovation in waste processing. The initiative is expected to significantly contribute to Bengaluru's waste management infrastructure, ensuring eco-friendly and scientifically sound disposal methods by converting city waste into high-value products like insect protein as an alternate source of protein supplements for fish feed and pet food supplements and organic compost. This development follows national recognition for waste management excellence in Mangaluru, where the company's subsidiary, Ento Proteins Private Limited, operates a similar Black Soldier Fly (BSF) facility which is currently the largest unit at any municipal solid waste management site in India. The successful model in Mangaluru was recently praised by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, highlighting the effectiveness and innovation of the initiative. In alignment with its expanded operational scope, Mukka Proteins Limited has proposed amendments to its Memorandum of Association (MOA) to include the following new business objects: Expansion in Insect-Based Products: Formalizing the business of developing and marketing ingredients from insects for a wide range of applications, including animal feeds, aqua feeds, and potential medical preparations, backed by dedicated R & D to enhance production and quality. Comprehensive Waste Management Solutions: Broadening the scope of waste management activities to include sourcing and processing of various waste streams (organic, food, agri waste) and offering specialized, environmentally friendly solutions on a commercial basis. Manufacturing of Agri-Inputs and Soil Conditioners: Venturing into the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of a wide range of agricultural inputs, including organic and inorganic compost, humic and fulvic acids, bio-stimulants, and other soil conditioners to support sustainable agriculture. Leadership Commentary Commenting on this development, Mr. K. Mohammed Haris, Managing Director & CEO, Mukka Proteins Limited, said: "Securing the Bengaluru project is a landmark achievement for Mukka Proteins. It allows us to apply our proven BSF technology on a metropolitan scale, addressing critical urban waste challenges while creating a circular economy. The recent commendation from our Hon'ble Prime Minister for our work in Mangaluru validates our approach and inspires us to replicate this success. This new plant not only represents a significant business opportunity but also reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation." About Mukka Proteins Limited Mukka Proteins is one of the key players in the Animal Protein industry in India and has been consistently awarded by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) for its export performance. It distributes its products within the domestic market and exports them to more than 20 countries. With its subsidiary Ento Proteins, MPL is a pioneer in using Black Soldier Fly technology to process food waste into insect meal and oil for aqua feed, animal feed, and pet food. The company is now expanding its focus to include large-scale urban waste management and a wide array of agri-business activities, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Safe Harbor Any forward-looking statements about expected future events, financial and operating results of the Company are based on certain assumptions which the Company does not guarantee the fulfilment of. Past performance should not be simply extrapolated into the future. 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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
2 mega processing units plannedto tackle Bengaluru's garbage crisis
Bengaluru: With the city all set to generate over 8,000 tonnes of waste per day by 2030, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has decided to construct two large-scale integrated solid waste management (ISWM) facilities to ensure the state capital does not drown in the trash it generates. Tenders have been called for the proposed plants — one at Gollahalli near Anekal (southern part of the city) with a capacity to process 2,999 tonnes per day (TPD) and the other at Gundalahalli near Doddaballapur (in northern part) with a capacity of 3,073 TPD. These plants will be built under the public-private partnership model. The selected private concessionaires will be responsible for designing, building, operating and maintaining the facilities for 30 years. Senior officials said the city's current waste processing capacity is far from adequate, with nearly half of the 6,115 tonnes of daily waste ending up in landfills. "Our existing seven plants together have a processing capacity of 1,620 TPD, but they are functioning below capacity. We can scientifically process only about 1,160 tonnes a day," said a senior BSWML official. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The proposed southern unit will be set up on 100 acres of land, reclaimed from NICE and being handed over by KIADB. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hebron: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo This location is approximately 40km from the catchment areas covered under the south package, which includes BBMP zones like Rajarajeshwarinagar, Mahadevapura, South and Bommanahalli, and other parts of Bengaluru Urban district. BSWML has earmarked Rs 802 crore for the procurement of vehicles and Rs 1,010 crore for plant infrastructure at this site. The northern unit will come up on 90 acres of private land at Gundalahalli, about 75km from the designated collection zones such as Yelahanka, Dasarahalli, East, West, and surrounding areas. "The state govt has approved land purchase, and negotiations are underway," the senior official said. The estimated investment for this facility is Rs 1,912 crore. BSWML has fixed a tipping fee of Rs 1,800 per tonne for the selected operators, who will transport and process the waste at the new plants. The door-to-door collection contract for 33 packages is currently under court stay, but once resolved, contractors will deliver segregated waste to designated secondary transfer stations, from where it will be taken to the processing plants. Alongside the two ISWM facilities, BSWML is building 30 transfer stations across the city to streamline primary-level waste transport. Construction has been completed at three locations, and work is in progress at four more. "The contractors who win the bids for the ISWM plants will also be responsible for constructing the secondary transfer stations," said the official. The decision to restrict the facilities to two locations came after BBMP's earlier plan to build four plants in each cardinal direction failed due to a lack of land and poor response to global tenders. By focusing on the north and south corridors, officials hope to fast-track the construction and improve scientific waste processing in the coming years.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
What goes where in the new multiple corporation setup in Bengaluru?
With the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) now being split into five corporations, questions are being raised about what functions and assets of the civic body should be transferred to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) at the pan city level and what should be retained with each of the five new corporations. 'An activity mapping exercise would be useful to list all corporation activities . This should cover the activity, the service provider(s) responsible for budgeting, planning, asset creation, monitoring and operation, and maintenance activity, and role for the ward committee,' said V. Ravichandar, member of Brand Bengaluru Committee, which proposed the multiple corporations set-up. Major road infrastructure and projects The State government has floated the task to Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) and transferred all major projects, including tunnel roads, to the same. The Major Road Infrastructure Department, which is tasked with operation and maintenance of arterial roads, will also be transferred to B-SMILE, sources said. Border roads between the corporations will also likely be transferred to B-SMILE. While the corporations will have a road infrastructure department to maintain roads within the respective corporations and a projects division to spearhead infrastructure projects within their respective boundaries, roads and projects that span multiple corporations will likely be handled by B-SMILE, sources said. Solid waste management Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML) has already been tasked with collection, transportation and processing of solid waste in the city. This system will continue and each of the five corporations will have a vendor-client relationship with BSWML and give the company garbage user fee they collect as part of property tax. 'In a city like London, some boroughs send out their waste incurring expenses while some boroughs have put up waste processing plants and ensured waste is a source of income for them. Such proposals may come up in the city as well at a future date,' an official said. Storm water drains and lakes The city has a network of 829 km of Storm Water Drains (SWDs), spanning the boundaries of multiple corporations and 210 lakes, part of three main valleys, which also span the boundaries of multiple corporations, necessitating a pan-city approach to both SWDs and lakes. A section of water conservation activists and urban experts have been arguing that SWDs and lakes have to be handed over to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and the Board be made an integrated water management body in the city. 'The biggest bane of both SWDs and lakes in the city is sewage, and that is with the BWSSB. Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are with BWSSB. Handing over SWDs and lakes to BWSSB will bring in accountability in the sector. Moreover, if groundwater monitoring is also handed over to the Board, the city will have one agency planning for all its water needs,' said V. Ramprasad, of Friends of Lakes. However, water conservationist S. Vishwanath argued that the maintenance and upkeep of lakes, which is also a public space, and SWDs need to be with respective corporations, while capital expenditure on these assets can be moved to a GBA-level body, whichever the government may seem fit. Town Planning Department At present, building plan approvals are given at the zonal level and only approvals for highrises and bigger commercial buildings above a certain sq. ft. are subject to review from the BBMP head office. While the same system will continue in the new corporations for smaller buildings at the ward level, whether plan approvals for high rises and issuing Occupancy Certificates (OCs) to them should come to the GBA-level or the respective corporation level has reportedly turned into a bone of contention. Sources said moves are afoot to keep it at the GBA-level. A decision is yet to be taken whether trade licences should be uniform across the city and issued by GBA or whether each corporation should issue separate trade licences in their jurisdictions. Meanwhile, parks, streetlights and crematoriums will be under the in-charge of respective corporations, sources said.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Health and training initiatives for garbage management workers
Tushar Girinath, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department and Chairman of Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), has directed officials to organise regular health check-up camps for all garbage management workers within BBMP limits. Speaking at a meeting hosted by BSWML in collaboration with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), 'C40 Cities, Sensing Local, and Saahas', he emphasised the importance of early health interventions and monthly meetings to address workers' challenges and foster better communication. Mr. Girinath also stressed strengthening Dry Waste Collection Centers (DWCCs) and integrating informal workers, supporting their transition into entrepreneurship. Identity cards for workers will be updated and reissued. He lauded the ongoing training and dialogue sessions on climate action for frontline workers under the Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience Plan (BCAP). From March to June 2025, over 600 BSWML workers across five city zones — East, West, South, Bommanahalli, and Mahadevapura — participated in three-phase training. Around 75 workers engaged in dialogue sessions to express concerns and co-create solutions. The training focused on solid waste management, safety, bulk waste handling, and income generation. Senior officials, including Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishor and Zonal Commissioners, attended the session, affirming institutional support for improving worker welfare and climate resilience.
