Madurai Corporation to intensify production of fertilisers at Vellakal micro-processing unit
The Madurai Corporation is working to increase fertilizer production at its Vellakal processing unit by improving waste segregation efforts. Officials are engaging with local associations to boost participation while addressing broader infrastructure concerns like water projects.
Why it matters
Effective municipal waste management is critical for urban sanitation and the success of circular economy initiatives in growing cities.
A bout a month ago, the Madurai Corporation had announced the collection of waste in four types and planned to intensify fertiliser production at the Vellakal micro-processing unit.
However, as the support from residents was lacking, officials planned to intensify their campaign through resident welfare associations and NGOs in the city.
On Thursday, Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar visited the Vellakal compost yard in Zone 5 of Ward 92 along with Assistant Collector (Training) Siddarth Pokarna, health officials, the engineering team and others.
During the visit, he was briefed about the intake of fruit waste, among other waste, on a daily basis, which was subsequently converted into fertiliser at the processing centre.
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