JABALPUR marked a major milestone in solid waste management and renewable energy on Tuesday with the grand reopening of the Kathonda Waste-to-Energy Plant. Rejuvenated at a cost of Rs 30 crore, the plant was inaugurated by Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh, signalling a begining of a new chapter in the city’s cleanliness drive. Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Singh said comprehensive renovation has enhanced the plant’s efficiency and extended its operational life by nearly 20 years.

 

Equipped with modern technology, the plant will now not only ensure scientific disposal of municipal waste but also contribute significantly to power generation. The Mayor said the plant has the capacity to incinerate up to 900 tonnes of waste daily, while at present around 500 tonnes of garbage are being processed. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate electricity worth approximately Rs 4 crore every month, providing a substantial financial benefit to the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation.

 

The Mayor said, “Restart of the plant would help eliminate garbage dumps across the city, improving air quality and giving fresh momentum to the Swachhta Abhiyan.” Highlighting the plant’s national significance, Mayor Singh said there are only two such facilities in the country where electricity is generated efficiently from municipal waste and Jabalpur is proud to be one of them.

 

Mayor-in-Council members, Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar, Deputy Commissioner Sambhav Ayachi, Health Officer Ankita Barman, Assistant Nodal Officer Abhinav Mishra and others were present on the occasion.