MCD Invites Bids for Biomining

21 Mar 2024 CW Team

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the process of inviting bids for biomining at the silt dumping site in Singhola. This move comes as part of the corporation's efforts to address the issue of waste management in the city. Biomining is a process that involves the extraction of valuable materials from waste through biological processes.

The silt dumping site in Singhola has been a focal point for waste management challenges in Delhi. Over time, the accumulation of silt and other waste materials has posed environmental and health hazards to the surrounding areas. In response, the MCD is exploring biomining as a sustainable solution to mitigate these issues.

Biomining offers several benefits compared to traditional waste management methods. It is a more environmentally friendly approach that utilises natural processes to recover resources from waste materials. By implementing biomining at the Singhola site, the MCD aims to reduce the volume of waste while recovering valuable materials that can be reused or recycled.

The bidding process initiated by the MCD is open to companies and organisations with expertise in biomining and waste management. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals for the implementation of biomining operations at the Singhola site. The selected bidder will be responsible for designing and executing the biomining process in accordance with environmental regulations and best practices.

The introduction of biomining at the Singhola silt dumping site marks a significant step towards sustainable waste management in Delhi. By harnessing the potential of biological processes, the MCD aims to address the challenges posed by waste accumulation while promoting resource recovery and environmental conservation.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has aligned the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the 73rd Amendment to strengthen village level planning and community ownership of water supply. Gram Panchayats, village water and sanitation committees and Pani Samitis are to plan, implement, manage and maintain piped water systems, with gram sabha processes formalising handover and oversight. Implementation support agencies including non government organisations, community based organisations and self help groups have been empanelled to train local committees and promote women participation. Under JJM, the department ..