Jamshedpur to Become First City to Convert Entire Food Waste into Bio-Gas by 2026

In a groundbreaking initiative that promises to revolutionize the way waste is managed in urban areas, Tata Steel UISL has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert the entire food waste generated in Jamshedpur into bio-gas by March 2026. This pioneering project, which is the first of its kind in India, aims to transform the city’s waste management system and make a significant contribution to environmental conservation.

According to Ritu Raj Sinha, Managing Director of Tata Steel UISL, the company is committed to making Jamshedpur a model city for sustainable waste management. “We are proud to announce that we will be converting the entire food waste generated in Jamshedpur into bio-gas by March 2026,” he said. “This initiative has the potential to make a significant impact on the environment and we are confident that it will set a benchmark for other cities to follow.”

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The initiative is already gaining traction, with 20 establishments in and around Jamshedpur having installed Bio-Gas Waste Management systems. Among them, five prominent hotels and restaurants have embraced this technology, and Kerala Samajam Model School (KSMS) has become the first school in the city to adopt a Bio-Gas Waste Management system on its campus.

The Bio-Gas Waste Management system is a innovative technology that converts organic waste into bio-gas, which can be used as a clean and green fuel. The system is designed to handle large quantities of organic waste and can be easily scaled up or down depending on the requirements of the user.

According to M.S. Shekhawat, Chief Divisional Manager of Tata Steel UISL, the Bio-Gas Waste Management system is a critical component of the company’s strategy to address the challenges of food waste management. “The effective conversion of organic waste into bio-gas can significantly reduce the burden on landfills and contribute to a cleaner environment,” he said.

R.K. Singh, General Manager of Town Operations and Maintenance at Tata Steel UISL, emphasized the importance of community participation in making this initiative a success. “We urge individual households to adopt bio-gas systems and join us in our efforts to make Jamshedpur a cleaner and greener city,” he said.

Ravish Ranjan, President of the Jamshedpur Hotel and Restaurant Association (JHRA), highlighted the economic advantages of the Bio-Gas Management system. “Hotels and restaurants in the city can reduce their LPG consumption by up to three cylinders per month by adopting this technology,” he said. “This not only leads to cost savings but also supports environmental conservation efforts.”

The initiative has received widespread support from the hospitality industry, with several prominent hotels and restaurants in the city having already installed Bio-Gas Waste Management systems. Krishna Bhalotia, Naveen Bhalotia, and Dishika of Akino Luxury Hotel, who were present at the inauguration ceremony, expressed their support for the initiative.

As Tata Steel UISL continues to expand the Bio-Gas Waste Management system across Jamshedpur, this initiative represents a pioneering step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the city. The project not only addresses the pressing issue of urban waste but also sets a benchmark for other cities to follow in the pursuit of green and sustainable development.

Report: Prem Kumar Srivastava

Camera person: Jaswinder Singh