Union Minister of Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal visited Bandhwari Waste Management Plant

New Delhi, November 1– Union Minister for Energy, Housing, and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal visited the Bandhwari Waste Management Plant on the Gurugram-Faridabad Road on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness on Diwali. During his inspection of the plant, he instructed officials to accelerate waste management efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The Union Minister stated that both the Central and State Governments are committed to addressing the garbage issue in Gurugram and Faridabad. He highlighted the rapid efforts being made to dispose of legacy waste at the Bandhwari site, with the goal of achieving a garbage-free plant within the designated timeframe. He mentioned that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) to establish a plant that will convert waste into charcoal. In the next six months, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram will transfer 15 acres of land to the company for this purpose. He instructed NVVNL representatives to inform corporation officials about which areas of the site need to be cleared, ensuring that the land can be prepared promptly. In addition, he emphasized the importance of starting machinery installation as soon as the land is cleared.

The Union Minister urged the corporation officials to maintain continuous efforts for the disposal of legacy waste and to expedite their work. He also sought information from representatives of both agencies involved in the legacy waste disposal process. The officials briefed the Union Minister on both the previous and current status of their efforts.

On this occasion, Haryana’s Industry, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Urban Local Bodies, Revenue and Disaster Management and Civil Aviation Minister Vipul Goyal, and other officials were present.

During the visit, the Union Minister articulated the joint commitment of both the Central and State Governments in tackling the waste management challenges faced by the regions of Gurugram and Faridabad. He noted the urgent efforts being undertaken to address legacy waste at the Bandhwari facility, aiming for a garbage-free environment in alignment with the government’s timeline.

A key announcement during the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) to establish a new facility that will convert waste into charcoal. This innovative project is set to significantly contribute to waste reduction and create a more sustainable waste management framework. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is expected to transfer 15 acres of land to NVVNL within the next six months to facilitate this development. Minister Lal instructed NVVNL representatives to identify specific areas of the site that require clearing, ensuring that preparations can begin promptly for the machinery installation once the land is made ready.