UNIDO Collaborates with Mysuru City Corporation to Advance Waste to Compost Plants Project
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Mysuru: In a promising initiative towards sustainable urban development, the Mysuru City Corporation is partnering with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to drive the establishment of Waste to Compost Plants within the city. This project falls under the ambit of the Sustainable Cities – Integrated Action approach Pilot (SC-IAP) and is supported by a generous grant of USD 1.42 Million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
A crucial meeting was convened on the 21st of September, chaired MCC Commissoner by Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff, Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation. The meeting served as a platform to deliberate on various essential aspects of the SC-IAP projects, particularly the procurement of Trommel Units for Waste to Compost Plants at Kesare Plant (200TPD), Rayanakere (150TPD), and Vidyaranyapura (200TPD), along with the procurement of a Windrow Turner for the Kesare Waste to Compost Plant. These projects collectively represent a significant investment totaling Rs. 1087 Lakhs. UNIDO officials visited the plants on 21st September 2023, located at Kesare Plant and other compost plant site to have first-hand assessment of the progresses made.
The dialogue saw the active participation of UNIDO officials, including Dr. NP Singh, Harjit Singh, Debajit Das, Sameer Saraswat, and Dipika Lele. Their presence underscores UNIDO’s commitment to fostering sustainable urban solutions and supporting the Mysuru City Corporation in this transformative endeavour.
This collaboration between UNIDO and the Mysuru City Corporation marks a pivotal step towards creating a more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient city while addressing waste management challenges. It signifies the shared dedication to building a cleaner and more sustainable future for Mysuru’s residents.
Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff assured UNIDO officials about timely completion of all the three plants. UNIDO officials thanked the Commissioner for his unwavering support towards the project.
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