India’s First PPP-Model Based Green Waste Processing Plant To Be Set Up In Indore

India’s first green waste processing plant under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model will be established in Indore under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.

The plant, set to be built on a 55,000 square feet land in Bicholi Hapsi, will recycle wood and branches to produce wooden pellets, serving as an alternative to coal and promoting energy conservation.

The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) will earn around Rs 3,000 per tonne in royalty from wood and branch supply.

The city generates around 30 tonne of green waste — wood, branches, leaves, and flowers — daily, with volumes rising to 60-70 tonne during autumn.

Astronomical Industries Private Limited, in collaboration with IMC, will set up the plant.

The process involves drying green waste for three to four months, reducing moisture content by 90 per cent, before converting it into fine sawdust.

This sawdust can be repurposed into eco-friendly fuel, biodegradable plates, fertilisers, and composite materials for furniture and packaging.

IMC will be responsible for land allocation and transport of green waste to the plant.

Meanwhile, the private company will take on the responsibility of setting up the remaining infrastructure, including sheds, electricity, and water facilities.

The private firm will also oversee the complete installation and operation of the plant, ensuring its smooth functioning from start to finish.

Similar waste processing units in Sirpur, covering 10,000-15,000 square feet, are already operational.

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