Indore Leads with a First-of-its-Kind Green Waste Plant
India’s First PPP Green Waste Processing Plant Launched in Indore: Indore, acclaimed as India’s cleanest city, has further advanced its urban sanitation system by inaugurating the country’s first Green Waste Processing Plant under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Established at Bicholi Hapsi in collaboration with Astronomical Industries Pvt. Ltd., this initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban aims to convert green waste into eco-friendly resources like compost, wooden pellets, and biodegradable packaging materials.
Turning Trash into Treasure: The Waste Conversion Model
With a daily output of 30–70 tonnes of green waste—mostly leaves, floral waste, and branches—Indore’s new plant uses natural drying and mechanical pulverisation to convert this organic matter into sawdust and wooden pellets. These pellets, serving as clean energy alternatives to coal, are in demand from power utilities like NTPC. Notably, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) generates ₹3,000 per tonne from wood waste, making the plant a revenue-positive and pollution-reducing initiative.
Environmental and Industrial Gains of the New System
Beyond waste reduction, the plant’s end-products support green innovation. Wooden pellets and sawdust are being used in biodegradable packaging, eco-friendly plates, and even furniture manufacturing. Compost by-products are sold as organic fertilizers, boosting agricultural sustainability. The system actively reduces air pollution caused by burning leaves and supports India’s circular economy by reintegrating organic waste into productive industrial use.
IMC and Private Collaboration: A Model for Other Cities
The Indore Municipal Corporation provides land and waste, while Astronomical Industries builds and maintains the plant’s operations, demonstrating an efficient PPP framework. Satellite units like Meghdoot and Sub-Grade Plants in Sirpur, along with municipal compost pits, expand the waste processing network, ensuring decentralised waste handling and reducing pressure on the central unit.
A Clean Future Rooted in Green Innovation
Indore’s PPP model in green waste management offers a replicable framework for other Indian cities. By integrating municipal initiative, private innovation, and public participation, the city sets a benchmark in eco-conscious governance and sustainable development. As this project flourishes, it lays the foundation for a cleaner, greener, and more circular India.
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India’s First PPP Green Waste Processing Plant Launched in Indore:
| Aspect | Details |
| Location | Bicholi Hapsi, Indore |
| Project Type | Green Waste Processing Plant (First PPP model in India) |
| Private Partner | Astronomical Industries Pvt. Ltd. |
| Daily Waste Processed | 30–70 tonnes |
| Final Products | Wooden pellets, compost, biodegradable packaging |
| Revenue for IMC | ₹3,000 per tonne of wood waste |
| Environmental Impact | Improved AQI, reduced plastic, alternative to coal |
| Supporting Plants | Meghdoot & Sub-Grade (Sirpur), Composting Pits |
| Mission | Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban |
| Circular Economy Contribution | Promotes eco-friendly reuse and green manufacturing |
