Andhra Pradesh Minister Narayana visits waste-to-energy plants in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh

Officials who explain the municipal administration of Andhra Pradesh and Minister of Urban Development P. Narayana about the functioning of the water on the energy factory at Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra on 9 June 2025. Photocredit: The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Minister of Urban Development P. Narayana started a study trip to inspect waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in other states, aimed at replicating the best models at home. On Monday (June 9, 2025) night he visited the WTE facility of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, according to information provided on Tuesday (10 June 2025) by the Minister’s office in Amaravati.

Civil servants informed the minister that the factory generates 14 Megawatt electricity from municipal waste every day and also produces biogas, with an energy model with two benefits. Minister Narayana accurately assessed the performance statistics of the factory and energy consumption patterns.

As part of the strategy of Andhra Pradesh to set up two new WTE plants soon, the state government is evaluating successful projects throughout India. The minister’s visit is intended to assess operational efficiency, waste treatment practices and sustainable energy production.

Today, Minister Narayana is planned to visit similar facilities and waste management systems in Lunkknow, Uttar Pradesh. He is accompanied by Swachh Andhra Corporation Managing Director Anil Kumar Reddy and other senior officials