India’s first green waste processing plant

• India’s first green waste processing plant is located in Bicholi Hapsi, Indore, developed under the Public-Private Partnership model with Astronomical Industries Pvt. Ltd. on 55,000 sq. ft., processing wood, branches, leaves, and flowers as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban to manage green waste sustainably.

Processing & Revenue Model

• Indore generates 30–70 tons of green waste daily.
• Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) earns ₹3,000 per tonne from wood and branches.
• The plant converts wood waste into wooden pellets, an alternative to coal.

Additional Waste Processing Facilities

• Meghdoot & Sub-Grade Plants (Sirpur, 10,000-15,000 sq. ft.) process garden waste like leaves and twigs, while composting pits in municipal gardens convert green waste into compost, promoting sustainable waste management.
• Environmental & Economic Benefits
• The plant reduces pollution, improves Air Quality Index (AQI), and generates revenue for IMC while promoting a circular economy by converting waste into sustainable energy (wooden pellets) and other useful products.