Construction of six new waste-to-energy plants will be completed in two years, says MA&UD Minister Narayana
Andhra Pradesh is set to complete the construction of six new waste-to-energy plants within two years, according to Minister P. Narayana. This initiative is part of the 'Operation Clean Sweep' program aimed at promoting cleanliness across the state. The program includes various activities such as cleaning public places and raising awareness about waste segregation.
- ▪The six new waste-to-energy plants are currently under construction in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪The NDA government has cleared around 85 lakh tonnes of legacy waste by October 2, 2025.
- ▪'Operation Clean Sweep' is a four-week program aimed at enhancing public cleanliness awareness.
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In addition to the two plants currently in operation in Visakhapatnam and Guntur, Andhra Pradesh will soon get six more waste-to-energy plants in two years, says Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana.Launching the ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ on Sambamurthy Road in Vijayawada on Saturday, Mr. Narayana said the six plants were currently under construction. Tenders had been called to ensure regular waste processing in the remaining municipalities that did not have such plants, he added.The Minister said that out of nearly 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste left behind by the previous regime, the NDA government cleared around 85 lakh tonnes by October 2, 2025. “The remaining will be cleared soon,” Mr.
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