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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
WtE plant to process refuse derived fuel, produce power
Lucknow: A waste-to-energy (WtE) plant will be set up at Shivri by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation soon. The plant will process refuse derived fuel (RDF) made from non-recyclable plastics, paper, cardboard and other combustible inorganic materials collected from the city and nearby municipalities and nagar panchayats. By processing RDF locally, the project is expected to cut down significantly high logistic cost of transporting waste to cement factories about 500 km away. The plant is part of city's plan to set up a 15 MW RDF-to-electricity unit aimed at managing waste and generating power from it. It will use 1,000–1,200 metric tonnes of RDF produced daily in Lucknow, which is transported to other locations. The project, estimated to cost Rs 450 crore, will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model using the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) structure. Funding will be divided among the private partner (50%), the state or urban local body (25%), and the central govt (25%), with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) proposed. Additional municipal commissioner Arvind Rao said the plant will handle waste and produce electricity. Mayor Sushma Kharakwal said the project aligned with goals related to waste and energy in urban and rural regions. "The plant is expected to be completed in over two years on 20–25 acres of land and will need 3 million litres water per day. It will create jobs, produce revenue through power sales and support carbon credit activities," she said. The facility will run on RDF with systems like stoker grate or fluidized bed boilers, high-pressure boilers, and turbines. Electricity produced will be sold to state's power utility under power purchase agreement. The plant has bag filters, scrubbers, and monitoring equipment for emission control to meet norms of Central and UP Pollution Control Boards. Residual ash may be reused in construction and cement-related work.
Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
MSC Irina, world's largest container ship, docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port
MSC IRINA, the world's largest container ship by capacity, docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport, which was commissioned last month. This is the maiden call of the ship to a South Asian port. Port director Divya S Iyer welcomed the ship's captain and crew. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the arrival of MSC IRINA at the port as a proud and historic moment for the state. 'Kerala welcomes MSC IRINA, the largest container ship to call at any South Asian port, with immense pride. Measuring 399.9m in length and 61.3m in width, with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, her arrival at Vizhinjam marks a historic moment. A proud milestone that underscores our port's strategic global role and galvanises our collective dream of growth,'' Vijayan posted on X. In a post on X, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, said, '…This marks the vessel's maiden visit to the South Asian shores, making it a milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India's emergence as a key player in global transshipment.' The port, managed by Adani Ports and SEZ Private Limited on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model, has been making remarkable achievements in transshipment container handling.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India's first e-waste recycling park to be built in Delhi: Sirsa
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday announced that the Delhi government has undertaken a project to develop India's first electronic waste (e-waste) eco park in north Delhi's Holambi Kalan. Mr. Sirsa made the announcement after chairing a meeting on Monday, in which it was decided that the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation would issue a global tender to invite 'the world's best green technology partners' to build the park. According to a statement by the Delhi government, the facility, spanning 11.4 acres, will be built under a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) model on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis for a concession period of 15 years. It will be designed to process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste, including all 106 categories of waste listed under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. The park, which is one of four such facilities planned in the country, is expected to generate over ₹350 crore in revenue. Mr. Sirsa said, 'The eco park will not just manage waste. It will be the symbol of Delhi's transition into a circular economy, where no resource is wasted and no worker left behind.' Construction of the park is expected to be completed within 18 months. The park will also have dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling. 'Will regularise workers' 'The project will generate more than a thousand 'green jobs',' Mr. Sirsa said. 'By bringing informal recyclers into the formal system, we're improving livelihoods and making the entire ecosystem cleaner, safer, and technologically competent,' he said.
News18
09-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi To Become Recycling Hub With India's First E-Waste Park
Last Updated: The plan is not only for e-waste recycling but the Eco Park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market The Delhi government has decided to build India's first E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan which will process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually to recover critical and rare earth materials in a scientific and environmentally safe manner. Spread across 11.4 acres, the park will be a major step towards sustainable development and circular economy. The park will process e-waste from 106 categories notified under the E-Waste Management Rules 2022. In a statement, the Delhi Government on Monday said the E-Waste Eco Park will be backed by a Rs 150 crore investment and will generate Rs 350 crore in revenue, apart from creating thousands of jobs. Speaking to News18, a Delhi government official said that this will help in positioning Delhi as a national leader in responsible e-waste management and green industrial innovation. The government will issue a global tender for the park. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will invite the world's best green technology partners to build this benchmark project, the government said. The project will be developed under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model, on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis, with a 15-year concession period. Once the tender is final, the project will be ready in 18 months. When fully operational, the Eco Park is projected to process up to 25% of Delhi's total e-waste annually within the next five years. The park will transform Delhi into a model of circular economy and green jobs, Delhi Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. The Project The plan is not only for e-waste recycling but the Eco Park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill thousands of informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling. The DSIIDC, as the nodal agency, will ensure that the park acts as a one-stop hub for manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers, enabling the safe recovery of key metals and materials, encouraging reuse, and reducing reliance on virgin resources. One project, Many Solutions The e-waste park will create thousands of green jobs, formalise the informal sector, and reduce Delhi's e-waste pollution load by empowering recyclers, dismantlers, and refurbishers. 'This is not just a facility — it is a commitment to the future. The E-Waste Eco Park symbolises Delhi's transition into a circular economy where no resource is wasted, and no worker is left behind. Through this, we are not just managing waste; we are building a future-ready city powered by innovation, employment, and sustainable industry," Sirsa said. It is important to note that India is the world's third-largest e-waste generator, producing over 1.6 million metric tons annually, with a growth rate of 23 per cent per annum. As per the official records, Delhi alone accounts for nearly 9.5% of this e-waste. The data from the Delhi government also claimed that globally, only 17.4% of e-waste is recycled, resulting in a loss of nearly $57 billion worth of valuable and critical metals such as copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vijayawada railway station to be redeveloped with Rs 946.60 crore
Vijayawada: In a significant development, the 125th public private partnership appraisal committee (PPPAC), headed by the department of economic affairs, has unanimously recommended the proposal for the redevelopment of Vijayawada railway station under the design, build, finance, operate & transfer (DBFOT) model on a public-private partnership (PPP) mode. The empowered committee (EC) has recommended granting 'in-principle approval' for viability gap funding (VGF) support for the project. The total project cost is estimated at Rs 661.11 crore, with the maximum capital expenditure grant under the VGF share pegged at Rs 264 crore, which is approximately 40% of the total project cost. The ministry of railways (MoR) is set to provide Rs 132 crore under the VGF scheme, which is around 20% of the total project cost. The total outlay for the station redevelopment stands at Rs 946.60 crore, with development works worth Rs 661.11 crore to be executed under the mandatory component and works worth Rs 285.49 crore under the non-mandatory component. The redevelopment project aims to enhance passenger amenities, improve transport connectivity, alleviate rail traffic congestion, and stimulate tourism and economic growth. The station building will be constructed on a total area of 50.14 acres, with a total floor area of approximately 1.54 lakh square meters, designed to accommodate 20,000 peak hour traffic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo The project includes redevelopment of the East Side and West Side station buildings, foot over bridges, skywalk, and multi-level car parking. Vijayawada railway station is one of the busiest railway stations in the country, with over 370 passenger trains halting station currently features 10 platforms, 24 tracks, and 4-foot overbridges and shares traffic with nearby satellite stations such as Krishna Canal Junction, Gunadala, and Rayanapadu. The station currently handles around 57,000 daily boardings and a total footfall of approximately 1.14 lakh passengers, both of which are projected to nearly double over the next 40 years. The master plan is designed to handle daily passengers of two lakh and peak hour traffic (PHT) of 20,000 passengers for the next 40 years. As part of the station redevelopment, 106 existing residential quarters are planned to be demolished and relocated. Three out of the four existing foot over bridges will be dismantled, and a new central foot over bridge, 12 meters wide, will be constructed along with two side foot over bridges, each 3 meters wide. The side FOBs are planned to connect the outer areas on both sides of the station, while the central FOB links the east and west sides of the station.
