The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh held a significant land earmarking ceremony on Monday. This event marked the beginning of a new compressed biogas plant project at the Dadumajra dumping ground.
Governor Kataria Stresses Environmental Security
Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria served as the chief guest for the ceremony. He delivered a strong message about the importance of modern waste management systems.
Kataria stated that scientific waste management and renewable energy systems are absolutely essential. He emphasized their critical role in ensuring environmental security and protecting public health.
A Shift Away from Conventional Dumping
The administrator called for a decisive shift away from traditional dumping practices. He urged cities to embrace circular economy models instead.
In this new approach, waste is no longer seen as mere garbage. It becomes a valuable resource to be processed and reused.
Kataria specifically highlighted the long-standing problems at Dadumajra. The site had been a major concern for local residents and the entire city for many years.
Transformation of the Dadumajra Site
Significant reclamation work has already taken place at the dumping ground. Workers have cleared nearly 28 acres of land, removing vast amounts of accumulated garbage.
This cleanup effort has produced immediate positive effects. The foul odors that plagued the area have been substantially reduced.
Environmental pollution and hazards have decreased noticeably. The site is now ready for sustainable reuse through this innovative project.
Details of the New Biogas Plant
The state-of-the-art compressed biogas plant will operate under a specific financial model. It follows the design, build, finance, and operate framework.
This arrangement offers a significant advantage for the Municipal Corporation. It requires no financial investment from the civic body, including operations and maintenance costs.
The plant will process substantial amounts of organic waste daily. Its capacity includes 200 tonnes per day of segregated organic municipal solid waste.
This waste stream may contain up to 10 percent mixed waste materials. The facility will also handle 30 tonnes per day of cow dung.
All operations will strictly adhere to Central Pollution Control Board norms. The project design includes a mandatory 33 percent green belt area around the plant.
This green space will help mitigate environmental impacts and improve the local landscape. The project represents a major step toward sustainable urban development in Chandigarh.
