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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt sanctions ₹62.4 cr tenders for legacy waste cleanup
Visakhapatnam: The state govt has finalised tenders worth 62.4 crore for legacy waste projects in the Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur clusters, as well as dumpsites under the Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. These projects involve legacy waste bioremediation, biomining, and land reclamation across Andhra Pradesh. The process includes pre-assessment, analysis, pre-stabilisation, processing, segregation, and the responsible disposal of aggregates, ultimately resulting in the reclamation of land currently occupied by solid waste dumpsites, in accordance with Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the solid waste managementrules, 2016. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd (Blue Planet), through its wholly owned subsidiary Zigma Global Environ Solutions, has been awarded these contracts under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0. The six-month contract will be executed in collaboration with the Swachh Andhra Corporation and the municipal administration and urban development department. You Can Also Check: Vijayawada AQI | Weather in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada The project aims to reclaim land for alternative uses, leading to significant improvements in groundwater and air quality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It is expected to yield a range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as improved health and well-being for surrounding communities and a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the initiative will create employment opportunities, particularly for semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the affected districts, contributing to inclusive economic growth. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, said that this project is not just about clearing waste — it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and laying the foundation for a circular economy. Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur, director at Blue Planet's Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., added that the project marks another step towards land restoration and community upliftment for a greener, better future. The project involves the segregation of unprocessed legacy mixed waste into segregated combustible fractions (SCF), inert materials, and recyclable fractions. The SCF will be converted into refuse-derived fuel and sent to cement plants to be used as an alternative to coal. Meanwhile, inert materials will replace virgin soil in applications such as road construction, embankments, and filling low-lying areas.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP awards Rs 62.4 crore legacy waste clearance project to Blue Planet; targets garbage-free state by 2025
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant push toward a garbage-free Andhra, the Swachh Andhra Corporation, in coordination with the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, has awarded legacy waste remediation contracts worth Rs 62.4 crore to Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The work will be executed by its subsidiary, Zigma Global Environ Solutions, under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. The initiative targets the removal of over 9.2 lakh metric tons of legacy waste across major urban areas including Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, Gudur, and two large dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. The six-month project involves bio-remediation, bio-mining, and land reclamation, adhering to Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Officials said the project will unlock valuable urban land, enhance air and groundwater quality, and reduce carbon emissions. It is also expected to create significant employment for semi-skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to local economic development. 'This is a crucial step in our goal to make the state free of legacy waste by October 2, 2025,' said a Swachh Andhra Corporation official. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, stated, 'Sustainability begins with action. This project goes beyond waste removal—it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and advancing a circular economy.' Zigma Global Director Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur added that the initiative aligns with India's broader vision of environmental restoration and community empowerment.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Blue Planet secures Rs 62.4 Cr legacy waste projects in AP
Vijayawada, June 23 (UNI) Blue Planet Environmental Solutions (Blue Planet), a global leader in sustainable waste management and circular economy solutions, through its wholly owned subsidiary Zigma Global Environ Solutions, has been awarded multiple cluster-based projects worth over Rs 62.4 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. These series of projects involved legacy waste bio-remediation, bio-mining and land reclamation projects across Andhra Pradesh which involve Pre-assessment, Analysis, Pre-stabilisation, Processing, segregation and responsible disposal of aggregates and resulting in reclamation of land which are existing solid waste dumpsites, as per the CPCB Guidelines and SWM Rules 2016. The contract, with a duration of six months, will be executed in collaboration with the Swachh Andhra Corporation and the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of AP. The contracts were awarded through a competitive bidding process and span across four key clusters: Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur, as well as two additional major dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. The project will help reclaim land for alternate use, leading to significant improvements in groundwater and air quality. The initiative is expected to have a myriad of environmental, economic, and social impacts, such as benefiting the health and well-being of surrounding communities and reduction of carbon emissions. Additionally, the initiative will generate employment opportunities, particularly for semi-skilled and unskilled workers across the affected districts, contributing to inclusive economic growth. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet said, 'At Blue Planet, we are driven by the belief that sustainability must begin with action on the ground. This project in Andhra Pradesh is not just about clearing waste—it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and building the foundation for a circular economy. We're proud to partner with the state in turning its waste challenge into an opportunity for innovation, employment, and long-term environmental impact.' Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur, Director at Blue Planet's Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd, stated, 'We are on a mission to scale India's vision of a circular economy. This project is another step towards restoring land, and uplifting communities for a greener and better future. We look forward to partnering with the state authority on the project and learning from their experience and insight.' The project involves the segregation of unprocessed legacy mixed waste into Segregated Combustible Fractions (SCF), Inert and recyclable fractions. While the SCF is converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and sent to cement plants to be used as alternate fuel to coal, the inerts are used replacing virgin soil in applications such as road construction, road embankments and filling up low lying areas. The project is already underway, with completion targeted by October 2, 2025, to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission and is expected to completely free the state of Andhra Pradesh from legacy waste as promised by the Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. UNI DP BM
