NDDB and MCD Collaborate to Transform Dairy Waste into Energy and Fertilizer for Yamuna Cleanup
NDBB to sign MoU with MCD to prevent waste from diaries from flowing into Yamuna
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The National Dairy Development Board will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to convert dairy waste into biogas and fertilizer, aiming to reduce pollution in the Yamuna River. This initiative follows a meeting led by Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the river's rejuvenation.
- 01The MoU aims to prevent dairy waste from flowing into the Yamuna River.
- 02Waste from dairy farms will be converted into biogas and fertilizer through NDDB's model.
- 03The initiative emphasizes collaboration among Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Central ministries for effective action.
- 04Regular reviews of the Yamuna rejuvenation project will occur every 20 days to monitor progress.
- 05Desilting of the river will be expedited, with extracted silt utilized in manufacturing projects.
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The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to address the issue of dairy waste contaminating the Yamuna River. This initiative will transform waste from local dairy farms into biogas and fertilizer, significantly reducing pollution in the river. The decision follows a meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, which included key officials from various ministries and the Delhi government. Participants stressed the need for a cohesive approach among the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to implement an integrated action plan for the river's cleanliness. The NDDB's model involves transporting dung from dairy farms directly to biogas and fertilizer plants, thereby preventing waste from entering the river through drains. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the need for expedited desilting of the Yamuna, with plans to utilize the extracted silt in manufacturing to prevent it from washing back into the river during monsoon season. Authorities will also closely monitor discharges from sewage treatment plants and industrial sources to ensure effective pollution control. Progress on the rejuvenation project will be reviewed every 20 days to maintain accountability and effectiveness.
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This initiative is expected to reduce pollution levels in the Yamuna River, benefiting local communities and the environment.
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