Satna MP seeks pilot project to extract fertilizer-grade potash from cement waste
BJP MP Ganesh Singh has proposed a pilot project to extract fertilizer-grade potash from cement kiln dust in Satna. He argues this initiative would reduce India's reliance on imports and turn hazardous industrial waste into a valuable agricultural resource.
Why it matters
Recovering potash from industrial waste could lower costs for farmers and promote sustainable circular economy practices in the manufacturing sector.
The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MP from Satna, Ganesh Singh, has urged the Centre to launch a pilot project to recover potash from the Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) produced in the Satna cement cluster, arguing that the initiative could help reduce India’s dependence on imports and promote the conversion of industrial waste into wealth.
Raising the matter under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Mr. Singh said that India imported nearly 4.2 million tonnes of Muriate of Potash (MOP) in 2023-24 and remained heavily dependent on overseas supplies. The Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions on Belarus in 2022 had contributed to a sharp rise in global potash prices, imposing an additional burden on farmers, he said.
Mr. Singh said that large quantities of CKD were generated by cement plants, including those in Satna, but were treated as hazardous waste because of their heavy-metal content.
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