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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
EcoYou Powers 125 Bio-CBG Plants Worldwide, Reinforcing India's Green Tech Footprint
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 16: Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Adani Group, EcoYou - Energy Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few. In a landmark stride toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou - Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125 ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou's installed projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of industrial effluents--including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste--setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery. India, an agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries. These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being. The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more critical. EcoYou's energy division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Ruckert Naturgas (Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems--based on Swiss technology--process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic development. EcoYou's Indian clients are now actively participating in the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use. "At EcoYou, we help our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting compliance--it's about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future," said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou. "Effluent treatment is no longer optional--it's essential for reducing dependence on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions." EcoYou's advanced biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in complex industrial environments. "In India, where industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems," added Praveen Gottumukkala, Technical Advisor at EcoYou. "Globally, our systems are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity. This is not just environmental stewardship--it's sustainable progress that benefits the planet, people, and profits." Beyond energy production, EcoYou's projects have far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India's sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat, and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring, and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement. India is fast catching up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing, especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening. Despite these gaps, the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India's environmental and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
EcoYou powers 125 bio-CBG plants worldwide, reinforcing India's green tech footprint
Several Indian companies are setting up CBG plants in India, which include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, AdGroup, EcoYou - Energy Division, Reliance Bioenergy and Oil India to name a few. In a landmark stride toward sustainable industrial development, the Energy Division of EcoYou - Ecoboard Industries Limited, has emerged as a global leader in executing large-scale Biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) projects. With over 125 ultra-large-scale biogas digestor installations worldwide, EcoYou's installed projects process a cumulative annual capacity of 20 million cubic meters of industrial effluents--including dairy waste, spent-wash, and agro-waste--setting new benchmarks in environmental conservation and resource recovery. India, an agriculture-rich and rapidly industrializing nation, faces increasing challenges from untreated solid waste like agro-fibers and liquid waste from industries. These issues pose serious threats to ecological health and public well-being. The need for efficient, large-scale waste treatment has never been more critical. EcoYou's energy division is addressing this challenge head-on through proven technology collaborations. Its Dry Digestor systems, in partnership with Ruckert Naturgas (Germany), tackle solid waste, while Wet Digestor systems--based on Swiss technology--process high-load liquid waste. The company has also partnered with KP Engineering to deliver Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions. Through these innovations, EcoYou transforms industrial waste into bio-CBG, contributing directly to environmental protection, energy security, and economic development. EcoYou's Indian clients are now actively participating in the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, converting raw biogas into purified bio-CBG for industrial and vehicular use. "At EcoYou, we help our customers turn waste into wealth. This is not just about meeting compliance--it's about preserving nature, protecting communities, and building a sustainable future," said G. Ramakrishna Raju, Managing Director at EcoYou. "Effluent treatment is no longer optional--it's essential for reducing dependence on fossil fuels like LPG and enabling circular economy practices. Our digestors alone help save approximately 0.5 million tons of coal annually, substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions." EcoYou's advanced biogas systems are powered by Sulzer-based Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) technology, known for its robust, energy-efficient performance in complex industrial environments. "In India, where industrial growth is accelerating, responsible solid and liquid waste management is vital to protect our rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems," added Praveen Gottumukkala , Technical Advisor at EcoYou. "Globally, our systems are helping industries reduce their carbon footprint while embracing circularity. This is not just environmental stewardship--it's sustainable progress that benefits the planet, people, and profits." Beyond energy production, EcoYou's projects have far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. By enabling reuse of treated water, industries reduce their freshwater dependency and operational costs. The systems also support organic composting and sludge-to-energy conversion, aligning with India's sustainability priorities including the National Water Mission, Swachh Bharat , and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globally, countries like Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands have stringent discharge norms and high adoption of biogas and ZLD systems. Technologies such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), AI-enabled monitoring, and real-time analytics are increasingly common. Treated wastewater is reused in agriculture, and sludge is processed into energy or compost, supported by strong digital infrastructure and regulatory enforcement. India is fast catching up. Adoption of dry and wet digestors and ZLD technologies is growing, especially among large industries. However, challenges such as cost sensitivity and limited awareness hinder adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Although the government mandates Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), consistent data integrity and enforcement still require strengthening. Despite these gaps, the shift toward resource recovery and renewable energy like CBG is gaining traction. More corporates are integrating bio-CBG projects into their ESG and CSR frameworks, making sustainability part of their core strategy. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, EcoYou is playing a pivotal role in shaping India's environmental and industrial future. By serving clients in sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, distilleries, and food processing, EcoYou is ensuring that industrial progress and ecological responsibility go hand in hand.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The carving chef: Raju Garu's rise from kitchens to Telugu TV
The name Ramakrishna Raju may compel you to draw a blank. But mention his moniker 'Chef Raju Garu' and Telugu television viewers — especially homemakers — will instantly recognise the name. With his ever-smiling demeanour and warm personality, the TV chef has been a familiar guide in countless kitchens, whipping up everything from yam cutlets and aromatic vankaya (brinjal) biryani to garlic payasam. He even demonstrates how to carve delicate roses and cranes out of beetroot and radish. Though he wears many hats — culinary judge, hotel management instructor, and trainer at fruit, vegetable, and ice carving workshops — it is his long-standing association with ETV Telugu and now ETV Abhiruchi that has earned him widespread acclaim and affection. Carving a niche Chef Raju believes in crafting restaurant-style dishes at home using easily available ingredients. Yet for him, no meal is truly complete without an artful presentation — often featuring elaborate table arrangements with intricately carved fruits, vegetables, or even ice. In fact, his passion for fruit and vegetable carving has helped him stand out in the crowded landscape of television food programmes. Reflecting on his journey, he often quotes, 'Small things done over time lead to big results.' It all began with a role in a wedding catering team. He credits his mentor Sudha Kumar and hospitality professionals Mahidhar Reddy and Sudhakar Rao as the key pillars who shaped his culinary path. Carving delights Charminar out of yam with a flower basket behind Taj Mahal from radish Carving gods and goddesses, Shiva ling, kalasham out of watermelon A garland made of carrots carved as lily flowers Parrot from sorakaya (bottlegourd) Swan, rose and lotus from beetroot Dolphin from banana In addition to working as a chef at several leading hotels in Hyderabad, Raju's role at the now-shuttered Hotel Manohar (1997) was focused on creating edible art using fruits and vegetables. Though he eventually left the hotel industry in 2005 to teach at hotel management institutes, he continued freelancing as a vegetable, fruit, and ice carver for events and parties hosted at major hotels. Television career Chef Raju's television career began in 2009 with Abhiruchi, a cookery show on ETV Telugu. 'Cookery shows in Telugu television were a novel concept back then,' says Raju, who has created over 9,000 recipes during his 16-year stint on screen. He still remembers the first day of shooting, when he was not even visible in the frame. Shy and unsure of how to face the camera, he had no idea what being 'out of frame' meant. 'Seeing me standing away, the anchor pulled me in and joked, 'Sir, ee abbayi paari potunnadu' (Sir, this boy is running away),' he recalls. From barely managing to cook multi-coloured puris and dry fruit rolls in a two-and-a-half-hour shoot during his first episode, to now whipping up dishes quickly and confidently within an hour, Chef Raju has come a long way. His easy-to-follow recipes and food carving demonstrations — developed closely with show director Ganapati Raman — have become a signature. 'One of the show's highlights was introducing a vegetable and fruit carving segment, where homemakers could learn to create beautiful designs in just a few simple steps,' he adds. Balancing tradition and innovation When he is not shooting three days a week or attending events, Chef Raju can be found at the library of the Institute of Hotel Management in Vidyanagar, or exchanging notes with culinary experts to tweak classic recipes for modern tastes. Take his version of gongura pachadi, for instance — reimagined as a dry spice mix — or shrikhand, the traditional sweet, given a refreshing lift with fresh fruit. Tangy snack Dibba rotte, a thick dosa type Andhra breakfast made of unfermented idli batter as a tangy snack. Dibba rotte is cut into pieces and mixed with sliced onions, grated cucumber and carrots with a sprinkle of chaat masala and garnished with coriander. Chef Raju steers clear of food colouring, vanaspati, and ajinomoto in his cooking. 'Barring one episode where I used food colouring for Chicken 65, I've always preferred natural alternatives — beetroot, carrot or spinach juice to enhance colour. I often see ajinomoto, labelled 'tasting salt', being added even to sambar. I just hope people become more aware of what they're using and the risks involved.' Balancing authenticity with the evolving palate of today's generation is a challenge, he admits. 'People now expect novelty in every dish. But while innovating, we must ensure we don't strip away the dish's identity or cultural roots.' Raju also serves as a judge for The Hindu's 'Our State, Our Taste', a culinary contest held across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 'Some participants compliment my dishes, others proudly present recipes I cooked on TV just a few days ago.' Now a regular face on Kitchen Mantra on ETV Abhiruchi, Chef Raju reflects on his journey with quiet gratitude. 'I feel lucky and blessed. I always tell aspiring chefs—work hard. That's the only recipe for success.'
