Central govt official visits Jaipur waste-to-energy plant
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aipur: Secretary of the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MHUA) K Srinivas visited Jaipur's Langdiyawas-based solid waste-powered waste-to-energy (WTE) plant Friday.
The facility, developed under the
Swachh Bharat Mission
(Urban), is a key initiative of the Rajasthan govt and is operated under a public-private partnership (PPP) model by Jindal Urban Waste Management (Jaipur) Ltd.
During the visit, Srinivas was welcomed by JMC-Heritage commissioner Nidhi Patel and Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) director Juikar Pratik Chandra Shekhar. Officials presented an overview of the state's solid waste management initiatives and explained how the plant is supporting sustainability goals.
Plant officials gave a detailed presentation on the plant's functioning, modern technologies used, energy generation from waste, and its environmental benefits. The secretary also toured the facility to observe the process of converting solid waste into electricity and reviewed the operational mechanisms first-hand.
Following the inspection, Secretary Srinivas said, "This plant is an excellent example of how public-private partnerships can offer sustainable solutions to urban challenges.
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It not only improves solid waste management but also contributes significantly to clean energy generation and environmental conservation."
The facility, operational since Feb 2025, currently processes up to 1,000 metric tonne of waste per day and generates approximately 12 megawatt-hours of electricity. The project contributes around Rs 2.5 crore in daily revenue to the municipal corporation. The initiative has helped reduce landfill dependency, promote renewable energy, and strengthen the circular economy in the region.
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