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Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Building Pune: PMC plans new processing plant to tackle city's textile, furniture waste
Struggling to tackle the large volumes of textile and furniture waste being dumped in open spaces across the city, the Pune civic body has decided to set up a first-of-its-kind waste processing plant to scientifically dispose of the discarded material. The processing plant will be set up in an area reserved for public purpose in Sus, Mahalunge or Bavdhan Budhruk, at a cost of Rs 13.03 crore, with Rs 66.08 crore set aside for its operation, repair and maintenance for the next 15 years, civic officials said. Around 2,400 tonnes of waste—segregated wet and dry waste is collected separately—is generated every day under the jurisdiction of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). 'Around 3 per cent of this is textile and furniture waste,' said Sandeep Kadam, in-charge of the solid waste management department. While textile waste includes clothes, mattresses, pillows, bags, etc, furniture waste includes the waste generated after property renovations. 'There is no facility to tackle this properly. It is either dumped by citizens in open spaces or water bodies, leading to blockage of drains, or dumped near processing plants,' Kadam added. With the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) raising concerns over such waste piling up near processing plants, the PMC decided to set up a processing plant exclusively for textile and furniture waste, Kadam said. The PMC has shortlisted Pune-based Green Pruthvi Solutions to set up the processing facility that can handle 75 tonnes of dry waste per day, said Kadam. 'The agency will examine the waste and sort it out for reuse, recycling, or energy generation. The textile waste can be used to make items like doormats, and that which cannot be used can be processed to prepare Refuse Derived Fuel to be used in furnaces by factories,' he added. The PMC has to commit to providing expenses for operations, repair and maintenance for 15 years, so it has been decided to add a budgetary provision for the processing plant every year, Kadam said. That Pune city was ranked the eighth cleanest city in the country for 2024, a jump of one position from 2023, is also playing on the minds of the authorities. 'Though the PMC improved its ranking by one position, the target is to be in the top three. One of the main reasons for low scoring is unprocessed legacy waste, and this will be tackled by setting new waste processing plants this year,' Prithviraj B P, Additional Municipal Commissioner, said. Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, Pune. He writes on Infrastructure, Politics, Civic issues, Sustainable Development and related stuff. He is a trekker and a sports enthusiast. Ajay has written research articles on the Conservancy staff that created a nationwide impact in framing policy to improve the condition of workers handling waste. Ajay has been consistently writing on politics and infrastructure. He brought to light the lack of basic infrastructure of school and hospital in the hometown of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde even as two private helipads were developed by the leader who mostly commutes from Mumbai to Satara in helicopter. Ajay has been reporting on sustainable development initiatives that protects the environment while ensuring infrastructure development. ... Read More
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra delegation in city to adopt sanitation system
Lucknow: Andhra Pradesh govt plans to integrate elements of Lucknow's sanitation system into its 'Swachh Andhra' initiative. This follows a visit by a delegation to the city on Tuesday, where they observed waste management practices. The delegation, led by AP's minister of urban development, P Narayana, expressed interest in replicating the city's waste management model. They particularly highlighted the Shivri waste processing plant and the use of e-vehicles for waste collection. The AP delegation undertook a tour of the sanitation infrastructure. Their itinerary included inspections of the PCTS Centre in Gomtinagar to observe door-to-door waste collection e-vehicles and road-cleaning machinery. They also visited the Integrated Control Centre at the Smart City office for a presentation on the city's sanitation system and monitoring capabilities. A part of their visit was dedicated to understanding operations at the Shivri Processing Plant, where they witnessed the conversion of wet waste into compost and dry waste into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). The delegation also inspected the construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant in Mohanlalganj, which recycles 300 tons of debris daily. Minister P Narayana said, "We came to study the activities of LMC. We are running a 'Swachh Andhra' campaign similar to Swachh Bharat in AP.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
KSERC sets useful life and registration process for renewable energy projects
T'puram: The draft regulations on renewable energy published by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission set the useful life of standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 12 years. BESS is considered a major option for storing renewable energy, especially solar energy, which is otherwise unavailable during night hours when electricity consumption is at its peak. KSEB plans to set up BESS with assistance from Centre. The regulations set the useful life of biogas-based power projects and biomass gasifier-based power projects at 25 years. The life of solar PV power projects, including floating solar projects and solar thermal power projects, is also 25 years. The useful life of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) based power projects is 20 years. For hydroelectric plants, the useful lifetime is 40 years. For wind, biomass and non-fossil fuel-based cogeneration projects, the useful life is set at 25 years. As per the draft regulations, eligible consumers shall, within 45 days of receipt of technical feasibility or deemed feasibility, apply online to the distribution licensee concerned for registration of their scheme for installing the renewable energy generating system. The licensee is expected to verify the documents within three working days. If any changes are recommended, the applicant is supposed to carry them out within seven working days.
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Puducherry launches Rs 110 crore integrated solid waste management project
PUDUCHERRY: The Union Territory is poised to roll out a comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) project for its urban areas, with a pilot phase commencing on June 1. Full-scale operations will follow from July 1, to be executed by Green Warrior Agency (GWA), which has been awarded the contract. The new initiative marks the end of services rendered by Swachhata Corporation, whose contract concludes on June 30. GWA will be responsible for the entire waste management cycle, including door-to-door collection, segregation, transportation, processing, composting, recycling, and biogas generation. Funded under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the `110-crore project includes a Central capital subsidy of Rs 18.76 crore. It seeks to overhaul the existing system by phasing out community bins and adopting a decentralised, household-level waste collection model. The trial run will be launched in Chief Minister N Rangasamy's Thattanchavady constituency and at the Raj Bhavan, aimed at acclimatising residents to the new waste handling procedures. Speaking to TNIE, Director of Local Administration S Shakthivel said the Kurumbapet dump yard (KDY) is being readied with advanced infrastructure for processing various waste streams, including electronic waste. A 10.5-acre portion of the site has been earmarked for infrastructure development. A 60-tonne-per-day pyrolysis plant is being established at the site to produce 12 to 15 tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) daily. Additionally, a 100-tonne-per-day Compressed Biogas (CBG) facility, costing `25 crore, is expected to yield 2.5 tonnes of biogas each day. Mechanised systems will handle segregation to facilitate composting and recycling of plastics, wood, and other recoverables. The facility will also manufacture paver blocks, with all end products marketed to industries as part of a circular economy model. GWA will be remunerated at `3,300 per tonne of waste processed. Spanning 23 acres, the Kurumbapet yard is also undergoing legacy waste clearance. Since 2021, Zigma Global Environment Solutions, based in Erode, has removed 10.5 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, reclaiming 14 acres in the process. A resource park and testing laboratory are currently being set up at the site, which will also accommodate the relocated solid waste management wing of the Local Administration Department. Puducherry generates approximately 350 tonnes of solid waste daily, with an additional 100 to 120 tonnes coming from surrounding commune panchayats. While the ISWM initiative is expected to significantly enhance cleanliness and environmental sustainability, officials admit that achieving seamless door-to-door collection across all urban areas will be a major operational challenge.
Business Upturn
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Antony Waste shares jump over 5% after strong Q4 results
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 30, 2025, 10:11 IST Shares of Antony Waste Handling Cell surged 5.19% to ₹639.10 in morning trade on May 30 after the company posted a strong set of results for the March quarter and the full fiscal year FY25. The company's total operating revenue for Q4FY25 stood at ₹223 crore, marking a 14% year-on-year growth. EBITDA jumped 33% to ₹58 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving to 23%, up by 300 basis points from a year ago. Net profit rose to ₹46 crore from ₹30.2 crore, reflecting a 53% YoY increase. For the full fiscal year FY25, the company reported total revenue of ₹841.5 crore, up 10% from the previous year, while EBITDA came in at ₹220.2 crore, showing a 9% increase year-on-year. Operational highlights included the sale of approximately 45,200 tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and 4,500 tonnes of compost in Q4, with compost sales witnessing a massive 165% YoY growth. The company's Pimpri-Chinchwad Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant achieved a high plant load factor of ~82%, while its construction and demolition waste recycling unit hit a 96% recycling rate. The company also received ₹27.86 crore following a favourable ruling from the Bombay High Court, bolstering its financials for the year. The market responded positively to the company's continued operational efficiency and emphasis on sustainability, contributing to today's sharp upmove in the stock. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
