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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PMC to set up biogas plant at city's Bazar Samiti
Patna: In a significant move towards sustainable waste management, Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to establish a state-of-the-art biogas plant on Bazar Samiti premises, the city's largest fruit and vegetable market in the Bahadurpur area of the state capital. The project, approved by the Union ministry of urban development and housing, will help address the growing waste management challenges in the city. Patna was selected as one of only four cities across the country, alongside Varanasi, Bengaluru, and Trichy, for this initiative. The PMC will install a 5 TPD (tonnes per day) capacity biogas plant within the market committee premises for which the DPR is being prepared, said a PMC official. PMC commissioner, Animesh Kumar Parashar, said, "The project will be executed under the 'Waste solutions for a circular economy in India' project, supported by GIZ's MAF funding. This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in improving Patna's performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings." Parashar further said the biogas plant will process approximately 5,000 kg of organic waste daily. This processing will yield around 250kg of biogas and 500 kg of organic fertiliser everyday. "One of the key benefits of this project is the elimination of daily waste transportation to Bairiya dumping yard, as the waste will be processed on-site. This will not only reduce transportation costs, but also minimise the environmental impact of waste disposal," he said. "We expect this project to serve as a model for similar waste management solutions in other cities across the country," Parashar added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Civic body launches drive to cover all open manholes before monsoon
Patna: With the onset of the monsoon approaching, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched the second phase of its Open Manhole Free (OMF) campaign, an ambitious effort to cover all open and damaged manholes and catchpits in the city's 75 wards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Municipal officials described the initiative as a "herculean task," particularly as around 3-4% of the city's manholes were found broken during the last survey. The damage was attributed to ongoing infrastructure work and the pressure from heavy vehicles. In preparation for the OMF 2.0 campaign, executive engineers from all six civic circles – Azimabad, Bankipur, Kankerbagh, New Capital, Patliputra, and Patna City – have formed teams to conduct a comprehensive survey of existing manholes and catchpits. The goal is to ensure every ward qualifies as open manhole free. To reinforce accountability, ward councillors will jointly sign off on final reports confirming that no open chambers remain in their areas. They will also be responsible for overseeing the quality and completion of the work. Municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar said, "The team will survey all wards to ensure that all manholes have covers and all wards will soon be declared open manhole free. Earlier, under the leadership of ward councillors, the PMC organised a cleanliness drive under the 'Mera Shehr, Meri Jawabdehi' (My City, My Responsibility) programme. Along with this, an 'OMF' campaign was conducted, during which most manholes were identified and covered." To intensify efforts, 75 officers have been appointed at the headquarters level to monitor progress in each ward and report directly to the municipal commissioner. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Councillors have been directed to coordinate closely with engineers to ensure any remaining open manholes are addressed without delay. "To ensure that the survey and covering of manholes, along with their cleaning, is done efficiently, a mop-up round is being initiated. Under this, an additional 20 workers have been deployed in each ward to complete the previous work," Parashar added. Residents have also been encouraged to take part in the initiative. Any open manholes can be reported by calling the PMC helpline at 155304. Patna's municipal area includes approximately 1.5 lakh drains, of which around 85,000 are manholes and 65,000 are catchpits. As part of OMF 2.0, traditional chamber lids will be replaced with durable precast structures, offering better strength, crack resistance and concrete support for improved safety and longevity.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
15 hi-tech public toilets to be inaugurated in city soon: PMC official
1 2 3 Patna: Altogether 15 hi-tech toilets, equipped with modern facilities, are ready for their formal inauguration in the state capital. Built by Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), the newly constructed toilets are designed to provide a high level of cleanliness and amenities, similar to those found in luxury hotels and restaurants. Total 20 such toilets are to be built in the city, with 15 expected to be inaugurated by the end of April, according to the PMC officials. Indradeep Chandravanshi, a member of the PMC standing committee and councillor of ward no. 48, said, "The PMC has constructed luxury toilets to enhance the city's beauty. These toilets will provide significant relief to the public, who face difficulties in finding restrooms. The new toilets will feature modern amenities such as feeding rooms, sensor-equipped basins, and high-tech urinals. There will also be greenery around these facilities, like the one near Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park. Plants are also being placed on the divider on Nehru Path." The facility near the zoo includes seven toilets for men and five for women. There is also a facility for disabled persons in these deluxe toilets with rods installed on the side walls. "Female employees, 'Swachhagini' of the PMC, are being assigned the responsibility of maintaining and operating deluxe toilets. These women will maintain the toilets through mechanised cleaning. For the first time, such modern toilets have been constructed by the PMC. Feedback will be collected from the public after use, and there will be a register near each toilet from where municipal employees will gather feedback on the facilities available in the toilets," said Chandravanshi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo One each of these toilets is located near Rajapur Bridge and near Biscomaun Bhawan in Patliputra circle. In Nutan Rajdhani circle — one toilet is located opposite Mauryalok Complex and another near RLJP office near Patna Airport, and near Vikas Bhawan. In Kankarbagh circle, one has been built on Bhootnath Road, the second near Kankarbagh circle office, and the third near Mithapur underpass. Three are in Bankipore circle, including one near Premchand Golambar, another near Kadamkuan vending zone, and the third near Bakri Bazar. In Azimabad circle, such toilet is under Gaighat Bridge, Shikarpur RoB in ward-62, and two in Patna City circle, including Malsalami. Chandravanshi further said, "The hi-tech toilets have been made in two different sizes of 600 and 900 square feet. The cost of a 600 square feet toilet is approximately Rs 28 lakh, while the cost of a 900 square feet toilet is Rs 32 lakh. An 1100 square feet deluxe toilet is also being built near Patna Junction. Besides, four additional deluxe toilets are being built near Patna high court, Patna Zoo, Birchand Patel Path, and in ward-67."
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
City to have 15 hi-tech public toilets soon: PMC official
Patna: Altogether 15 hi-tech toilets, equipped with modern facilities, are ready for their formal inauguration in the state capital. Built by Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), the newly constructed toilets are designed to provide a high level of cleanliness and amenities, similar to those found in luxury hotels and restaurants. Total 20 such toilets are to be built in the city, with 15 expected to be inaugurated by the end of April, according to the PMC officials. Indradeep Chandravanshi, a member of the PMC standing committee and councillor of ward no. 48, said, "The PMC has constructed luxury toilets to enhance the city's beauty. These toilets will provide significant relief to the public, who face difficulties in finding restrooms. The new toilets will feature modern amenities such as feeding rooms, sensor-equipped basins, and high-tech urinals. There will also be greenery around these facilities, like the one near Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park. Plants are also being placed on the divider on Nehru Path." The facility near the zoo includes seven toilets for men and five for women. There is also a facility for disabled persons in these deluxe toilets with rods installed on the side walls. "Female employees, 'Swachhagini' of the PMC, are being assigned the responsibility of maintaining and operating deluxe toilets. These women will maintain the toilets through mechanised cleaning. For the first time, such modern toilets have been constructed by the PMC. Feedback will be collected from the public after use, and there will be a register near each toilet from where municipal employees will gather feedback on the facilities available in the toilets," said Chandravanshi. One each of these toilets is located near Rajapur Bridge and near Biscomaun Bhawan in Patliputra circle. In Nutan Rajdhani circle — one toilet is located opposite Mauryalok Complex and another near RLJP office near Patna Airport, and near Vikas Bhawan. In Kankarbagh circle, one has been built on Bhootnath Road, the second near Kankarbagh circle office, and the third near Mithapur underpass. Three are in Bankipore circle, including one near Premchand Golambar, another near Kadamkuan vending zone, and the third near Bakri Bazar. In Azimabad circle, such toilet is under Gaighat Bridge, Shikarpur RoB in ward-62, and two in Patna City circle, including Malsalami. Chandravanshi further said, "The hi-tech toilets have been made in two different sizes of 600 and 900 square feet. The cost of a 600 square feet toilet is approximately Rs 28 lakh, while the cost of a 900 square feet toilet is Rs 32 lakh. An 1100 square feet deluxe toilet is also being built near Patna Junction. Besides, four additional deluxe toilets are being built near Patna high court, Patna Zoo, Birchand Patel Path, and in ward-67."
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
PMC prepares monsoon plan to tackle waterlogging in city
1 2 3 4 5 6 Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started preparing a detailed monsoon action plan to tackle waterlogging across the city, primarily concentrating on essential aspects, including prompt drain cleaning , mapping of flood-prone locations and the condition of drainage pumping stations. Besides a control centre will be established and teams will be formed to supervise waterlogging cases whilst ensuring smooth inter-departmental coordination. According to civic body officials, 97 places have been marked as water-chronic areas. As many as 75 nodal officers have been assigned to oversee operations in their respective wards and form emergency quick response teams that will be provided with the necessary equipment for draining out rainwater. During a recent meeting, the PMC and Buidco reviewed all waterlogging-prone areas and the reasons behind the problem. At most places, the problems are because of damaged or unfinished drains, absence of a drain network, insufficient capacity of sump houses and their snapped connection with drain lines, dug-up roads, and open manholes and catch pits, among others. According to PMC commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, water-chronic areas have been listed out ward-wise in all six circles: Amizabad (3), Bankipur (2), Kankarbagh (4), New Capital (11), Patliputra (7) and Patna City (2). After conducting a survey of drains in several areas, tailor-made solutions are being taken accordingly at identified locations to tackle the waterlogging problem, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Original Adidas Three (03) Combo Track Pants, Offer Time Limited Original Adidas Buy Now Undo The de-silting work of major, small and medium drains, manholes and catch pits is going on simultaneously. Special cleaning has been instructed for wards. Additionally, continuous inspection of open drains, manholes and catch pits by officials has been directed. To oversee the work, the PMC has divided all the drains into 19 zones and formed 19 teams for inspection. "From May 1, the inspection team will assess the quality of work in all wards at the headquarters level," Parashar said.
