Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– In a major initiative towards strengthening urban waste management in Haryana, the State Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for setting up four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants. To be established in the Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram clusters, these plants will collectively process 5,000 tonnes of waste per day through scientific methods and generate a total of 50 MW of energy once they become operational. The plants are expected to become operational by October 2028.
On the occasion of the signing of the MoUs in Nuh, the Chief Minister said that these agreements mark a major step towards making the cities of the state cleaner, healthier and more modern. The plants will be established by Oil Green Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited. He said that this partnership will not only give fresh impetus to Haryana’s urban development but will also bring about a significant transformation in the way waste is managed across the state.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Rao Inderjit Singh, Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Oil Green Energy limited CMD, Dr. Ranjit Rath and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.
The Chief Minister said that with increasing urbanisation, the challenge of proper waste management is also growing steadily. Waste is not merely a problem; with the right technology and scientific systems, it can be converted into energy and useful resources. Translating this approach into action, an important beginning has been made towards setting up four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants in the state.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, while giving the nation the resolve of Swachh Bharat, has also provided a new vision through the concept of ‘Waste to Wealth’. Haryana is moving forward with the same vision. The State Government is working to ensure that heaps of waste do not accumulate in cities, the practice of open dumping and unscientific disposal of waste is reduced, and scientific waste disposal is ensured through modern technology. This initiative will further strengthen that resolve.
Hisar Cluster to Generate Energy from 500 Tonnes of Waste Daily
The Chief Minister said that the first Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plant will be established in the Hisar cluster, covering the concerned Urban Local Bodies of Hisar, Hansi, Fatehabad and Jind. The plant will process 500 tonnes of waste per day and is expected to generate a minimum of 5 MW of energy.
900 Tonnes of Waste to be Processed Daily in Ambala Cluster
The second plant will be established in the Ambala cluster, covering Urban Local Bodies in Ambala, Yamunanagar and Panchkula districts. The plant will process 900 tonnes of waste per day and is expected to generate a minimum of 9 MW of energy.
Faridabad Plant to Generate Minimum 16 MW Energy from 1,600 Tonnes of Waste
The third plant will be established in the Faridabad cluster, covering Faridabad district. The plant will process 1,600 tonnes of waste per day and is expected to generate a minimum of 16 MW of energy.
Highest-Capacity Plant to Come Up in Gurugram; 2,000 Tonnes of Waste to be Processed Daily
The fourth plant will be established in the Gurugram cluster, covering Gurugram district. It will process 2,000 tonnes of waste per day and is expected to generate a minimum of 20 MW of energy.
The Chief Minister said that when all four plants become operational, they will collectively process 5,000 tonnes of waste per day and generate a total of 50 MW of energy. He expressed confidence that the plants would become operational by October 2028, in accordance with the envisaged timeline. On the one hand, thousands of tonnes of waste will be scientifically processed every day, while on the other, the same waste will be utilised to generate energy. Converting what is currently viewed as waste into energy and useful resources is the essence of the ‘Waste to Wealth’ vision.
Different Types of Waste to be Processed Using Modern Technology
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the distinguishing feature of these plants is not merely their capacity but also the integrated and modern technology that will be adopted. Different types of waste will be appropriately processed according to their nature. Waste will first undergo pre-processing. A Compressed Biogas plant will be provided for producing biogas from wet waste, while dry waste that cannot be reused or recycled will be processed in the Waste-to-Energy plant.
He said that the objective of the entire system is not merely to burn waste, but to process it scientifically and sustainably while minimising waste incineration. The State Government will ensure that there is no compromise on environmental protection and that the highest environmental standards are adhered to at these plants.
Financial Assistance to be Provided Under ‘Urban Challenge Fund’
The Chief Minister said that the financial arrangement for setting up these plants is a good example of cooperation and partnership between the Central and State Governments. The projects will receive financial assistance under the ‘Urban Challenge Fund’ of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
He said that 25 per cent of the total capital cost of the projects will be borne by the Central Government. Another 25 per cent will be shared by the State Government and Urban Local Bodies, while the remaining 50 per cent will be invested by Oil Green Energy Limited. Thus, the Central Government, State Government, local bodies and a strong public sector entity will jointly take forward this initiative to make Haryana’s cities cleaner and more modern.
Plants to be Established in Accordance with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026
The Chief Minister said that these plants will be established in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, notified by the Government of India. These rules are also aimed at ensuring scientific management of waste and maximising its utilisation.
Public Participation Essential to Turn Cleanliness into a People’s Movement
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that cleanliness is not the responsibility of the government alone. The government can put systems and facilities in place, establish modern plants and introduce scientific technology, but it is the responsibility of every citizen to segregate waste generated from homes and institutions. It is only when government systems, modern technology and public participation come together that the cleanliness campaign can truly become a people’s movement.
He said that the government’s goal is to ensure that Haryana’s cities are not only large and modern, but also clean, healthy, beautiful and environmentally safe. The government envisions a Haryana where heaps of waste do not become the identity of the state, but energy generated from waste becomes an achievement; where waste is not a burden but a resource, and cleanliness is not merely a campaign but a way of life.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that through the collective efforts of the Central Government, State Government, Urban Local Bodies and Oil Green Energy Limited, these projects will move forward in a time-bound and effective manner. He called upon all stakeholders to work together to make Haryana one of the leading states in the country in cleanliness, scientific waste management and environmental protection.
He said that the government is moving forward with the objective of transforming waste from a problem into a solution and from a burden into a resource and an asset. Besides making cities cleaner, this will help develop new sources of energy and pave the way for building a clean, healthy and self-reliant Haryana for future generations.
