KMC seeks funds from govt for upgrading waste management system
If the system here is upgraded, 300 tonnes of waste can be processed per day, said deputy commissioner Paritosh Kankal.
This proposal has been sent with a view to increase the capacity of waste processing, considering the eight villages that will be included in the city after the merger of fringe villages with Kolhapur Municipal corporation limits, added Kankal.
On Friday, KMC administrative officials visited all the projects under the health department of KMC, such as STP plant, solid waste project, biomedical waste processing plant, and garbage project.
The waste coming from the city is processed through RDF (refuse derived fuel), biogas, compost fertilizer, slurry horticulture, etc. projects. Assistant commissioner Krishnat Patil, Hemant Kashid, and other officials were present.
Around 230 tonnes of waste is collected from the entire city per day at the waste processing plant at Kasba Bawda. Of this, 200 to 210 tonnes of waste is processed here. There is a possibility of expansion of city limits.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Play 2025's Best Games for Less!
G2A.COM
Shop Now
Undo
In the first phase, eight villages will be included. After the inclusion of eight villages, the collection of waste will increase by about 70 to 80 tonnes per day.
Deputy commissioner Paritosh Kankal said, "The existing system was installed in 2019. Currently, the system needs to be updated. A fund of Rs13 crore is required for this, and the proposal has been submitted to the govt by the municipal administration. The upcoming biogas project has a capacity of 30 tonnes.
It will be upgraded to 50 tonnes. If the capacity of the project is increased, it will be able to generate electricity and produce CNG gas.
The power generation system is ready. But a project will have to be set up to convert biogas into CNG gas, and a fund of 5 crore is required for this. Efforts are underway to provide funds from MPCP and the non-conventional energy department."
Assistant commissioner Krishnat Patil said, "Around 1,65,000 metric tonnes of waste is lying at the project site. The garbage dump will be removed through biomining. The process of biomining is in the final stages. Biomining will start soon after the monsoon. The garbage mountain here will be destroyed within a year. The work on the third development plan of the city is underway. In this, there is a demand that space be given for waste processing projects under the four divisional offices of the city.
It is expensive to collect waste from the entire city in one place. Therefore, the municipal corporation will try to decentralise the waste processing project in future."
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
16 minutes ago
- Time of India
Income Tax refunds jump 474% since 2013-14, issuance time improves in past 11 years
Synopsis India's Income Tax refunds have surged by 474% over the past 11 years, reaching Rs 4.77 lakh crore in 2024-25, outpacing the 274% growth in gross tax collections. The processing time for refunds has significantly decreased from 93 days in 2013 to just 17 days in 2024. This improvement is attributed to enhanced tax administration and digital infrastructure.
Time of India
19 minutes ago
- Time of India
Tech Park: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's meeting on Tuesday to decide on farmers offer to sell their land for Rs 3.5 cr per acre
Protesting farmers from Devanahalli have offered to give up 449 acres near the international airport for the proposed high-tech park if the government fixes a rate of Rs 3.5 crore per acre . The state government will take a decision on the demand at July 15 meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Industries Minister MB Patil , speaking to the media on Sunday, said he hoped a solution would emerge on Tuesday. The farmers are demanding higher compensation, suitable jobs for locals who are giving up their lands and declaring the surrounding areas as a yellow zone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Patil said the government was keen to balance the interests of farmers with the need for industrialization. There are also demands from local protestors to preserve the agricultural lands, which has led to a thinking in the government to declare the region as a green zone. The government, the minister added, was aware not all protesters were genuine farmers and some of them have already entered into agreements with big builders agreeing to sell their lands for real estate. Live Events Farmers of Channarayapatna hobli in Bengaluru rural district have been on a protest seeking to stall the acquisition. The previous BJP regime had, on August 27, 2021, issued a preliminary notification proposing acquisition of 1,772.2 acres of land from 13 villages in Channarayapatna hobli. Patil, the industries minister, had said last month that the process of acquiring the remaining 1,232 acres of land will go on as planned before.
Economic Times
19 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Cipla eyes entry into India's weight management market amid rising demand and global competition
Synopsis Cipla is set to enter India's weight management market, addressing the increasing demand for obesity solutions, while also strengthening its central nervous system portfolio through strategic in-licensing deals and acquisitions, particularly in ADHD and Parkinson's disease. The company is also focusing on innovation-led solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance and aims to be a global, patient-centric healthcare leader. Agencies Representative image Drug major Cipla is preparing to foray into the weight management segment in India, its MD and global CEO Umang Vohra has Mumbai-based firm is also strengthening its presence in the central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic area, he stated in his address to shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2024-25."Our efforts are rooted in understanding patient needs, reducing stigma, and delivering differentiated therapies for niche is emerging as a priority area for Cipla. With a clear strategic intent, we are preparing to enter the weight management segment in India, aiming to address the rising demand for effective obesity solutions," Vohra domestic drug firms are developing drugs for weight loss to capitalise on the growing market for obesity and diabetes drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co has already launched its anti-obesity drug Mounjaro in the country. Danish firm Novo Nordisk has also launched its anti-obesity drug Wegovy, indicated for both long-term chronic weight management and reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular the CNS segment, Cipla has successfully in-licensed Sanofi's India CNS product range, including Frisium, a leading brand in the anti-epileptic category, Vohra informed shareholders."Building on this momentum, we aim to pursue similar in-licensing deals or acquisitions in niche indications of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson's disease," he company is equally committed to addressing the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), he added."Our AMR portfolio is evolving from volume-based to innovation-led, with four novel products in development," Vohra noted that the company's ambition is to be a global, innovation-led, patient-centric healthcare company that creates long-term value through science, empathy, and sustainability."We will continue to invest in big brands, strategic alliances, digital infrastructure, and next-generation therapies, while remaining rooted in our founding values of care and compassion," Vohra stated. Cipla's consolidated revenue stood at Rs 27,548 crore in FY25. Its consolidated net profit rose to Rs 5,272 crore during the period.
