Tata Steel UISL has outlined its plan to convert all food waste produced in Jamshedpur, India, into biogas by March 2026.
Managing director of Tata Steel UISL, Ritu Raj Sinha, announced the initiative during a press conference, in which he emphasised the potential of biogas production.
It can transform the city's waste management and, if all goes to plan, Jamshedpur will be the first city to utilise its entire food waste for biogas production.
The city currently generates around 260 tonnes of waste each day, with 40% of the total estimated to be food waste.
Sinha emphasised the benefits of converting this waste into biogas, urging hotels, restaurants and even individual households to participate in the initiative.
The drive is gaining momentum, as 20 establishments in and around the city have installed biogas waste management systems. Five are prominent hotels and restaurants.
Yesterday (21 August) a ceremony was held for inauguration of biogas systems at Akino Luxury Hotel, the South Indian restaurant Dasaprakash, and Kerala Samajam Model School (KSMS).
During the ceremony, chief divisional manager of Tata Steel UISL highlighted the critical role biogas technology plays in food waste management.
Effective conversion of the waste into biogas can significantly reduce the burden on landfills, he said.
Tata Steel UISL wants to convert entire city’s food waste into biogas
