Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates CBG plant at Brahmapuram
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Why in news
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the state's first 150-tonne compressed biogas (CBG) waste treatment plant in Kochi, funded by BPCL Kochi Refinery.
Background
The facility is located in Brahmapuram, Kochi, and is designed to process waste into compressed biogas and organic manure. It is the first CBG-based waste treatment plant in Kerala.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe project is funded by the BPCL Kochi Refinery.
- PlaceThe plant is located in Brahmapuram, Kochi, Kerala.
- S&TCompressed Biogas (CBG) is generated from waste treatment processes.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the transition to compressed biogas (CBG) can contribute to India's circular economy and waste management goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Waste-to-Energy: Decentralized waste processing reducing landfill pressure in urban centers
- Circular Economy: Integration of organic waste into agricultural manure and fuel supply chains
- Infrastructure Gap: Requirement of refinery-backed funding for large-scale waste-to-biogas conversion
Keywords: Circular Economy · Waste-to-Energy · Compressed Biogas · Sustainable Waste Management · Decentralized Infrastructure
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