Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to expand Bio-CNG waste processing plants across the state after inspecting a waste-to-energy facility in Chennai. During his first visit to a Chennai civic facility as Chief Minister, Vijay reviewed how wet waste is converted into Bio-CNG and organic manure and instructed officials to adopt the model across Tamil Nadu.
CM Vijay Visits Chennai Bio-CNG Plant
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited a Chennai civic waste processing plant that handles around 100 tonnes of wet waste every day.
The facility converts biodegradable waste into Bio-CNG and organic manure. The Bio-CNG produced is supplied to gas distribution networks and commercial users, including restaurants.
The visit marked Vijay’s first inspection of a Chennai civic facility since taking office.
Statewide Waste Segregation Plan
During the visit, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure complete segregation of Chennai’s nearly 6,150 metric tonnes of daily waste.
He instructed that biodegradable waste should be converted into renewable energy, while non-biodegradable waste should be processed for use in road construction or as fuel in cement plants.
The government plans to implement this model across Tamil Nadu within fixed timelines.
More Bio-CNG Plants Planned
The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish five more Bio-CNG plants in Chennai.
Similar waste-to-energy projects are also planned in other cities, including Vellore, as part of the state’s broader waste management strategy.
Officials believe the expansion will reduce landfill waste while increasing renewable energy production.
Focus on Clean Energy
The government said the initiative aims to improve scientific waste management, reduce pollution and support sustainable urban development.
The expansion of Bio-CNG plants is expected to help cities manage growing volumes of municipal waste while producing clean energy and useful by-products.