Govt sanctions ₹62.4 cr tenders for legacy waste cleanup
Visakhapatnam: The state govt has finalised tenders worth 62.4 crore for legacy waste projects in the Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur clusters, as well as dumpsites under the Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations.
These projects involve legacy waste bioremediation, biomining, and land reclamation across Andhra Pradesh. The process includes pre-assessment, analysis, pre-stabilisation, processing, segregation, and the responsible disposal of aggregates, ultimately resulting in the reclamation of land currently occupied by solid waste dumpsites, in accordance with Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the solid waste managementrules, 2016.
Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd (Blue Planet), through its wholly owned subsidiary Zigma Global Environ Solutions, has been awarded these contracts under the
Swachh Bharat Mission
– Urban 2.0. The six-month contract will be executed in collaboration with the Swachh Andhra Corporation and the municipal administration and urban development department.
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The project aims to reclaim land for alternative uses, leading to significant improvements in groundwater and air quality.
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It is expected to yield a range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as improved health and well-being for surrounding communities and a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the initiative will create employment opportunities, particularly for semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the affected districts, contributing to inclusive economic growth.
Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, said that this project is not just about clearing waste — it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and laying the foundation for a circular economy.
Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur, director at Blue Planet's Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., added that the project marks another step towards land restoration and community upliftment for a greener, better future.
The project involves the segregation of unprocessed legacy mixed waste into segregated combustible fractions (SCF), inert materials, and recyclable fractions. The SCF will be converted into refuse-derived fuel and sent to cement plants to be used as an alternative to coal. Meanwhile, inert materials will replace virgin soil in applications such as road construction, embankments, and filling low-lying areas.
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