Indore to Open India’s First PPP Green Waste Plant

25 Mar 2025 CW Team

A Green Solution for Waste Management The plant, spread across 55,000 square feet in Bicholi Hapsi, will process green waste such as wood, branches, leaves, and flowers. The IMC will earn approximately Rs 3,000 per tonne in royalty for supplying wood and branches, with the waste being recycled into wooden pellets—a sustainable alternative to coal.

Indore generates 30 tons of green waste daily, increasing to 60-70 tons during peak seasons like autumn. Large tree branches will be processed at the Green Waste Processing Plant in City Forest, while green waste from major institutions will be collected under a fixed fee structure.

Waste Processing and Revenue Model IMC has partnered with Astronomical Industries Private Limited to convert green waste into sawdust, which undergoes a 3-4 month drying process, reducing moisture content by 90%. Advanced machinery will then process the dried sawdust into fine dust particles, making it suitable for multiple industries.

Eco-Friendly Applications The sawdust produced will be repurposed into:

Sustainable fuel as a cleaner alternative to coal

Packing materials, reducing plastic waste

Furniture manufacturing

Biodegradable disposable plates for the food industry

Fertilizers to enhance soil health for farmers

IMC will provide land and transport green waste, while Astronomical Industries will oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of the plant. Other private firms have also contributed to Indore’s waste management, including Meghdoot and composting facilities in municipal gardens.

Environmental Impact This green waste processing plant is expected to reduce pollution, improve waste management, and help control the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) by offering a cleaner alternative to coal. Indore continues to set benchmarks in urban sustainability with this innovative waste-to-resource mod

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Indore is set to become the first city in India to establish a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model-based green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This initiative aims to transform green waste into eco-friendly resources while generating revenue for the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC). A Green Solution for Waste Management The plant, spread across 55,000 square feet in Bicholi Hapsi, will process green waste such as wood, branches, leaves, and flowers. The IMC will earn approximately Rs 3,000 per tonne in royalty for supplying wood and branches, with the waste being recycled into wooden pellets—a sustainable alternative to coal. Indore generates 30 tons of green waste daily, increasing to 60-70 tons during peak seasons like autumn. Large tree branches will be processed at the Green Waste Processing Plant in City Forest, while green waste from major institutions will be collected under a fixed fee structure. Waste Processing and Revenue Model IMC has partnered with Astronomical Industries Private Limited to convert green waste into sawdust, which undergoes a 3-4 month drying process, reducing moisture content by 90%. Advanced machinery will then process the dried sawdust into fine dust particles, making it suitable for multiple industries. Eco-Friendly Applications The sawdust produced will be repurposed into: Sustainable fuel as a cleaner alternative to coal Packing materials, reducing plastic waste Furniture manufacturing Biodegradable disposable plates for the food industry Fertilizers to enhance soil health for farmers IMC will provide land and transport green waste, while Astronomical Industries will oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of the plant. Other private firms have also contributed to Indore’s waste management, including Meghdoot and composting facilities in municipal gardens. Environmental Impact This green waste processing plant is expected to reduce pollution, improve waste management, and help control the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) by offering a cleaner alternative to coal. Indore continues to set benchmarks in urban sustainability with this innovative waste-to-resource mod

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