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Uttar Pradesh's Green Industrial Revolution: UPSIDA's Initiatives for Environmental Protection

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The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is at the forefront of the state's efforts to adopt environmentally friendly practices in its industrial zones. Led by CEO Mayur Maheshwari, the authority is rapidly setting up and upgrading state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants to ensure effective treatment of industrial effluents. These initiatives aim to treat wastewater generated by industrial units and residential zones, making treated water available for non-potable purposes. Additionally, UPSIDA is promoting the reuse of treated water in industrial applications, developing infrastructure for recycling, and prioritizing solarization in industrial areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • UPSIDA is implementing advanced initiatives for environmental protection in industrial zones across Uttar Pradesh, focused on creating a 'Green and Industry-Friendly Uttar Pradesh'.
  • The authority is rapidly setting up and upgrading state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants to ensure effective treatment of industrial effluents.
  • Two Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in Gautam Buddha Nagar district and a 3.6 MLD capacity plant at EPIP Kasna are currently operational, with a planned upgrade in progress.
  • A Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Ghaziabad district at Trans Delhi Signature City, Loni, has been operational since 2001 with a capacity of 5 MLD and functions on MBBR technology.
  • UPSIDA is promoting the reuse of treated water for various non-potable purposes, such as cooling, flushing, gardening, and road cleaning, and is developing infrastructure for recycling.
  • Rooftop solar panels are being installed on treatment plant buildings to meet their energy requirements through renewable sources.
  • UPSIDA is advancing the concept of a circular economy by promoting maximum reuse of resources and minimizing waste.

Statistics:

  • 2 WWTPs operational in Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
  • 2.1 A 3.6 MLD capacity WWTP at EPIP Kasna is being upgraded.
  • 5 MLD capacity STP operational in Ghaziabad district since 2001.
  • Wastewater treatment plants aim to treat wastewater generated by industrial units and residential zones to meet environmental standards.
  • Up to 3.6 MLD capacity of wastewater is being treated in UPSIDA-managed industrial areas.

Sources:

  • "Uttar Pradesh's Green Industrial Revolution: UPSIDA's Initiatives for Environmental Protection", Hindustan Times, July 28.

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