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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Blue Planet to work with government in elimination of legacy waste in four cities
Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Blue Planet) has been awarded multiple cluster-based projects worth over ₹62.4 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 across the State. According to a press note from the company, the project involves segregation of unprocessed legacy waste into Segregated Combustible Fractions (SCF), Inert and recyclable fractions. After bio-remediation and bio-mining of legacy waste, land, which is solid waste dumpsite at present, will be reclaimed and can be used for alternative purposes, the press release said. 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 in four clusters, including Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur, as well as two additional major dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. According to the press release, the project is already underway and is expected to be completed byOctober 2. An estimated 9.2 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste is expected to be eliminated by then. Since 2017, Blue Planet has processed approximately 1,659,398 tonnes of legacy waste in Tirupati, Tirumala and Visakhapatnam, it said.
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
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Toilets in petrol pumps not for public use: Kerala HC
KOCHI: Kerala high court, in an interim order, directed the state govt not to compel owners of petroleum retail outlets to provide public access to toilets located on their premises. Justice C S Dias gave the order on a petition filed by Petroleum Traders Welfare and Legal Service Society, a registered association of petroleum retail dealers, and four of its members who own petrol bunks, challenging the actions of local self-govt institutions, including Thiruvananthapuram corporation. The petitioners opposed the authorities' move to convert privately maintained toilets within petrol bunks into public toilets, citing the revised guidelines of the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban. The revised norms mandate public access to toilets at high-footfall locations, including petrol pumps, to improve urban sanitation, and the implementation lies with local bodies. The court adjourned the matter to July 17. The petitioners alleged that local authorities were illegally treating these privately maintained toilets as public facilities. Petitioners cite fire risk The petitioners claimed that posters had been pasted in conspicuous areas of the toilets, including on switches, apparently for collecting public feedback. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo QR code-enabled posters seeking feedback had also been affixed inside the toilets, they stated. As a result of these measures, many members of the public approach retail outlets demanding toilet access, disrupting the regular operations of the petrol pumps. Tourist buses often arrive at these outlets, insisting that passengers be allowed to use the toilets, the petitioners said. The petitioners also raised serious security concerns, contending that unauthorised public access to fuel retail outlets would significantly increase the risk of fire and other catastrophic incidents, given the influx of people into what is a high risk, restricted area.
