Business EconomyPosted at: Jun 23 2025 5:35PM


Blue Planet secures Rs 62.4 Cr legacy waste projects in AP

Vijayawada, June 23 (UNI) Blue Planet Environmental Solutions (Blue Planet), a global leader in sustainable waste management and circular economy solutions, through its wholly owned subsidiary Zigma Global Environ Solutions, has been awarded multiple cluster-based projects worth over Rs 62.4 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0.

These series of projects involved legacy waste bio-remediation, bio-mining and land reclamation projects across Andhra Pradesh which involve Pre-assessment, Analysis, Pre-stabilisation, Processing, segregation and responsible disposal of aggregates and resulting in reclamation of
land which are existing solid waste dumpsites, as per the CPCB Guidelines and SWM Rules 2016.

The contract, with a duration of six months, will be executed in collaboration with the Swachh Andhra Corporation and the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of AP.

The contracts were awarded through a competitive bidding process and span across four key clusters: Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur, as well as two additional major dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. The project will help reclaim land for alternate use, leading to significant improvements in groundwater and air quality.

The initiative is expected to have a myriad of environmental, economic, and social impacts, such as benefiting the health and well-being of surrounding communities and reduction of carbon emissions. Additionally, the initiative will generate employment opportunities, particularly for semi-skilled and unskilled workers across the affected districts, contributing to inclusive economic growth.

Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet said, “At Blue Planet, we are driven by the belief that sustainability must begin with action on the ground. This project in Andhra Pradesh is not just about clearing waste—it’s about restoring land, uplifting communities, and building the foundation for a circular economy. We’re proud to partner with the state in turning its waste challenge into an opportunity for innovation, employment, and long-term environmental impact.”

Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur, Director at Blue Planet's Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd, stated, “We are on a mission to scale India’s vision of a circular economy. This project is another step towards restoring land, and uplifting communities for a greener and better future. We look forward to partnering with the state authority on the project and learning from their experience and insight.”

The project involves the segregation of unprocessed legacy mixed waste into Segregated Combustible Fractions (SCF), Inert and recyclable fractions. While the SCF is converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and sent to cement plants to be used as alternate fuel to coal, the inerts are used replacing virgin soil in applications such as road construction, road embankments and filling up low lying areas.

The project is already underway, with completion targeted by October 2, 2025, to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission and is expected to completely free the state of Andhra Pradesh from legacy waste as promised by the Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

UNI DP BM
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Blue Planet secures Rs 62.4 Cr legacy waste projects in AP
More News

Bank of Baroda adds a new feather in its cap winning National MSME Impact Awards 2025

01 Jul 2025 | 5:30 PM

Kolkata, July 1 (UNI) Bank of Baroda has bagged the Gold Award under Public Sector Banks category at the “National MSME Impact Awards 2025” organised by the India SME Forum,
which is India’s largest not-for-profit organisation for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs), representing over 98,200 members (including 9,400+women entrepreneurs) .

see more..

Visakhapatnam: Adani Gangavaram Port sets a new record in handling of coastal cargo

01 Jul 2025 | 5:20 PM

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), July 1 (UNI) Adani Gangavaram Port on Tuesday said it has set a new record in handling of coastal cargo by loading 61,317 MTs within 24 hours in MV Star Nasia for TANGEDCO.

see more..

Kottayam-Kochi Rubber Market Rates

01 Jul 2025 | 4:19 PM

Kottayam, July 1 (UNI) Following were the Rubber Market rates announced by the Rubber Board
here today per quintal
KOTTAYAM
RSS FOUR: 20100
RSS FIVE : 19800
ISNR TWENTY: 18000
SIXTY PERCENT LATEX: 14265
KOCHI
RSS FOUR : 20100
RSS FIVE : 19800
INTERNATIONAL RATES (BANGKOK)
RSS One : 19788
RSS Two : 19631
RSS Three: 19486
RSS Four : 19407
RSS Five : 19289
KUALALUMPUR
SMR TWENTY : 14598 ($170.65)
SIXTY PERCENT LATEX : 12096($141.40)
UNI PA BM.

see more..
Rs 580 cr tax evasion detected in Kerala in year 2024-25

Rs 580 cr tax evasion detected in Kerala in year 2024-25

01 Jul 2025 | 1:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (UNI) The Thiruvananthapuram GST Zone has achieved significant milestones in revenue growth and detection in tax evasion. The enforcement and audit wings detected tax evasion worth Rs 580 crore in 2024-25, showcasing the zone's efforts in ensuring compliance.

see more..

Michelin India launches services store

01 Jul 2025 | 1:08 AM

Vijayawada, June 30 (UNI) Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology company, has launched their first Tyres Services store in Vijayawada in partnership with Sanghvi Car Shoppe.

see more..