Srinagar, May 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved the establishment of an 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project at Achan here, officials said.
The decision was taken on Wednesday during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers with the objective of strengthening scientific waste management infrastructure in Srinagar and ensuring sustainable disposal and processing of municipal solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner, an official spokesperson said.
The proposed ISWM project, worth Rs 361 crore, is aimed at enhancing the waste processing capacity of Srinagar city through modern and efficient systems for collection, segregation, treatment and disposal of solid waste, the official said.
The project is expected to improve sanitation standards, reduce environmental pollution and contribute towards cleaner and healthier urban surroundings, the official added.
The establishment of the facility at Achan is also expected to support long-term urban planning and environmental sustainability efforts while addressing the growing waste management requirements of the city in view of rapid urban expansion and population growth, the spokesperson said.