Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau.
The Municipal Corporation of Udham Singh Nagar district headquarters, Rudrapur, has initiated steps to address the city’s escalating garbage disposal crisis by setting up an advanced waste management plant in Fazalpur Mehraula area. The plant, which will cost Rs 16.80 crore, is expected to revolutionize waste processing with modern technology, turning waste into biogas, manure, electricity, and other reusable products.
The city has faced increasing garbage challenges due to a population boom after the establishment of Pantnagar industrial estate. The trenching ground on Kichha Road was earlier used to manage waste, but the need for a permanent solution became critical. Rudrapur Municipal Commissioner (RMC) Naresh Chandra Durgapal said, “We are ensuring a long-term solution to waste management. All necessary preparations for this plant have been completed, and tenders from three companies are under review.”
Recently, bids from three companies were opened, and the process to finalize the contractor is ongoing. The plant will span four acres and, from its external appearance, will resemble an industry, concealing its function as a garbage processing facility. Garbage-laden vehicles will directly enter the plant, where machines will take over, eliminating the need for manual segregation. Plastic and other materials will be separated, while organic waste will be processed to produce biogas and manure.
The plant will generate six kilowatts of electricity daily, which will be utilized for multiple purposes. “The electricity generated will primarily power the plant itself,” Durgapal said. “Additionally, surplus electricity will be supplied to the Municipal Corporation office and the nearby AN Jha Inter College hostel and campus.”
In addition to electricity, the plant will produce gas, fertilizers, and even plastic tiles. Efforts are underway to streamline the utilization of these byproducts. Durgapal added, “This project is a significant step towards making Rudrapur cleaner and greener. We are working hard to bring this vision to reality.”
