Indore to Set Up India’s First PPP Green Waste Processing Plant

The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban enables Indore to create its first green waste processing plant operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Through this initiative Indore will revolutionize its waste management system while turning green waste into useful resources and proving itself as an innovative sustainable city. This project not only reduces pollution and enhances hygiene but also contributes to air quality improvement by providing an eco-friendly alternative to coal. Aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, it reinforces Indore’s commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

Key Features of the Plant

• The Indore Municipal Corporation through supplying wood and branches will generate a royalty income of approximately Rs 3,000 for each tonne.

• The facility occupies a 55,000 square feet area in Bicholi Hapsi.

• The green waste processing generates wooden pellets to take the place of coal thereby reducing our consumption of energy.

• The Green Waste Processing Plant located at City Forest receives large tree branches from which employees produce reused products.

• The plant will receive green waste directly from major institutions under a fixed cost system for transmission to the facility.

• The metropolitan area of Indore produces about 30 tons of green waste each day but the quantity rises up to 60-70 tons during autumn season.

Partnership and Processing Mechanism

The ambitious project of turning green waste into sustainable products began through the collaboration between Astronomical Industries Private Limited and the IMC. The process involves:

• The drying period for green waste extends to three to four months while drying it reduces moisture content up to 90%.

• The advanced machine ecosystem reduces dried waste into small discontinuous wood particles known as sawdust.

• The sawdust processing generates various sustainable products through different transformation methods.

  • Eco-friendly fuel as an alternative to traditional burning methods.

  • The product makes use of resilient packing materials as an alternative to plastic products.

  • Composite material for furniture manufacturing.

  • The use of fertilizers provides both enrichment to soils and beneficial effects for agricultural production.

  • Biodegradable disposable plates for the food industry.

IMC & Private Sector Collaboration

• IMC owns the available property while supervising waste management from collection through transportation.

• The private company will construct facilities for sheds together with electricity supplies and water systems.

• The private organization exclusively controls the complete process of plant installation together with operation of the facility.

Additional Green Waste Processing Efforts

• Persons from the private sector have established Meghdoot and sub-grade plants which occupy 10,000 to 15,000 square feet spaces to handle garden waste at Sirpur.

• Council gardens contain compost pits for leaf and twigs composting operations.

• Pellet production from green waste yields a renewable energy source for National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) industries in their operations.

Impact and Benefits

This initiative aims to:

• The operation of green waste disposal systems will produce new revenue opportunities while maintaining environmental sustainability.

• A reduction in pollution and the prevention of waste burning will enhance the Air Quality Index (AQI).

• Environmental sustainability initiatives and support for Garbage-Free Cities must be promoted according to the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.

• The alternative fuel will replace coal while maintaining environmental cleanliness through protective measures.

Conclusion

The establishment of India’s first PPP-model Green Waste Processing Plant in Indore marks a transformative step in sustainable waste management. By converting green waste into valuable resources like wood pellets and sawdust, the initiative promotes environmental conservation while generating revenue for the city. The initiative sets a precedent for other cities to adopt innovative waste management solutions.