The BMC has granted a 270-day extension to the contractor overseeing the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant at the Deonar landfill. Originally scheduled for completion by October 2025, the project encountered delays due to pending statutory clearances. With the approved extension, commissioning is now anticipated by mid-2026. Upon becoming operational, the plant will process 600 metric tonnes (MT) of waste daily and generate 8 MW of clean electricity, contributing to Mumbai’s sustainable waste management and energy goals.

Background: Deonar WTE Project

To address the 2 crore MT of legacy waste at Deonar Mumbai’s oldest landfill the BMC launched a Rs. 648-crore WTE project in June 2022, following six years of planning. Awarded to M/s Chennai MSW Pvt. Ltd., the project includes a 40-month constru

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