THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, August 20: In a significant stride towards sustainable waste management, Tata Steel UISL has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert the entire food waste generated in Jamshedpur into bio-gas by March 2026.
Converting food waste into bio-gas
Ritu Raj Sinha, Managing Director of Tata Steel UISL, announced this groundbreaking initiative during an interaction with the media, emphasizing the potential of bio-gas production to transform the city’s waste management system and contribute to environmental conservation. He said that if everything goes as planned Jamshedpur will be the first city to convert its entire food waste into bio gas.
Currently, Jamshedpur generates approximately 260 tonnes of waste daily, with food waste accounting for 40% of the total. Sinha highlighted the substantial benefits of converting this waste into bio-gas, including significant cost savings for society. He urged not only hotels and restaurants but also individual households to participate in this initiative, underscoring the collective effort required to achieve this vision.
Tata Steel UISL’s initiative is already gaining traction, with 20 establishments in and around Jamshedpur having installed Bio-Gas Waste Management systems. Among them, five prominent hotels and restaurants have embraced this technology.
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Inauguration of bio-gas systems
On Tuesday bio-gas systems were inaugurated at Akino Luxury Hotel, the iconic South Indian restaurant Dasaprakash, and Kerala Samajam Model School (KSMS). Notably, KSMS has become the first school in the city to adopt a Bio-Gas Waste Management system on its campus, setting an example for educational institutions across the region.
During the inauguration, M.S. Shekhawat, Chief Divisional Manager of Tata Steel UISL, emphasized the critical role of bio-gas technology in addressing the challenges of food waste management. He pointed out that the effective conversion of organic waste into bio-gas can significantly reduce the burden on landfills and contribute to a cleaner environment.
R.K. Singh, General Manager of Town Operations and Maintenance at Tata Steel UISL, echoed this sentiment, encouraging individual households to adopt bio-gas systems. He emphasized that the success of this initiative depends on widespread participation from the community.
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Eateries can reduce LPG consumption by up to three cylinders per month through bio-gas conversion
Ravish Ranjan, President of the Jamshedpur Hotel and Restaurant Association (JHRA), highlighted the economic advantages of the Bio-Gas Management system. He noted that hotels and restaurants in the city, which generate substantial amounts of organic waste, could reduce their LPG consumption by up to three cylinders per month through bio-gas conversion. This not only leads to cost savings but also supports environmental conservation efforts.
The event saw participation from key figures in the hospitality industry, including Krishna Bhalotia, Naveen Bhalotia, and Dishika of Akino Luxury Hotel, all of whom expressed their support for the initiative.
As Tata Steel UISL continues to expand the Bio-Gas Waste Management system across Jamshedpur, this initiative represents a pioneering step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the city. The project not only addresses the pressing issue of urban waste but also sets a benchmark for other cities to follow in the pursuit of green and sustainable development.
