December 3, 2023
SusBDe India, in collaboration with Nagpur Municipal Corporation, marked a historic milestone with the Bhoomipujan (Groundbreaking Ceremony) of a cutting-edge Waste Processing Plant. The ceremony, held at Bhandewadi, Nagpur on Monday, November 27th, 2023, marked the initiation of the Waste Processing Plantproject that provides innovative solutions for sustainable waste management.
The groundbreaking event witnessed the esteemed presence of key dignitaries,including Honorable Minister Shree Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport& Highways in the Government of India, Honorable Minister Shree DevendraFadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Dr. Abhijjeet Chaudhari,Municipal Commissioner Nagpur.
Nagpu rMunicipal Corporation and SusBDe India, cordially invited esteemed guests and stakeholders to join in the celebration of this momentous occasion. The Waste Processing Plant, designed to handle 1000 TPD (+/- 20%) of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste on a Build, Finance, Operate, Own, Finance, Transfer (DFBOOT) basis, represents a significant leap forward in sustainable waste management practices.
"Weare thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking journey towards effective wastemanagement in collaboration with Nagpur Municipal Corporation," stated SusBDe founder Mr. Bert Jägel. "This ceremony marks the beginning of an innovative project that aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare.”
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