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Ludhiana MC’s power plant proposal delays waste management project
The civic body’s ₹1,400‑crore waste management tender, launched in March, is being held up by the pending power plant proposal.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation’s proposed power plant has pushed back its much-anticipated waste management project, a key component of the city’s sanitation drive. In March, the civic body had floated a ₹1,400‑crore tender for an integrated waste management project aimed at handling waste from door‑to‑door collection through to its final disposal. The initiative was meant to streamline the city’s waste handling system, improve cleanliness and reduce environmental impact. However, the separate power plant proposal, which is part of a broader waste‑to‑energy plan, has encountered regulatory and financial hurdles, causing the waste management tender to be delayed. While the exact new schedule has not been announced, the hold‑up highlights the challenges of coordinating large‑scale infrastructure projects within the same municipal framework. Residents and local observers note that the delay could prolong existing sanitation concerns, underscoring the need for clear timelines and coordinated planning.
Source: Hindustan Times
