Srinagar: The Council of Ministers, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the establishment of an 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project at Achan, Srinagar, at an estimated cost of ₹361 crore.
The approval was granted during the sixth meeting of the Council of Ministers with the aim of strengthening scientific waste management infrastructure in Srinagar and ensuring sustainable processing and disposal of municipal solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
The proposed project is designed to enhance Srinagar’s waste processing capacity through modern systems for collection, segregation, treatment and disposal of solid waste. Officials said the facility is expected to improve sanitation standards, reduce environmental pollution and help create cleaner and healthier urban surroundings.
The upcoming facility at Achan is also expected to support long term urban planning and environmental sustainability initiatives while addressing the rising waste management needs of the city amid rapid urban growth and increasing population.
