Varanasi Unveils ₹53 Crore Biomining Drive to Clear 12.6 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Legacy Waste
मुख्य बातें
- •₹53 crore biomining project launched in Varanasi to clear 12.6 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste.
- •Project aims to use microbial processes to decompose and stabilize waste at major landfill sites like Bhagwanpur and Ramna.
- •Funded through municipal and central schemes including Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, with completion expected in 18–24 months.
- •Expected to reduce land pollution, reclaim land, and improve public health by addressing groundwater contamination and foul odors.
- •Supported by environmentalists as a sustainable solution to decades-old waste management issues in the city.
The holy city of Varanasi has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban development with the launch of a ₹53 crore biomining project aimed at clearing 12.6 lakh metric tonnes of accumulated legacy waste. The project, inaugurated on [insert date if known], represents a major push by municipal authorities to address long-standing environmental and public health concerns arising from unscientific waste dumping sites across the city.
Under the initiative, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with technical partners, will employ biomining—a process that uses microorganisms to break down and stabilize solid waste. The project covers multiple landfill sites, including the prominent Bhagwanpur and Ramna landfills, which have been in operation for decades. Officials have stated that biomining will not only reduce the volume of waste but also help reclaim land for future development and green spaces.
