Archive · 25 Dec 2025
NMMC Receives State-Approved 'Harit Mahacity Compost' Brand
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has received a special brand name called 'Harit Mahacity Compost' from the Maharashtra government.
This brand is for the organic manure that NMMC makes from wet waste and dry leaves.
The compost is made at NMMC's waste processing facility in Turbhe.
It is very good quality and follows strict rules.
NMMC makes about 30 to 40 metric tonnes of this compost every day.
They use it in their gardens and also sell it to farmers.
This helps the environment by reducing waste and making the soil healthier.
The Municipal Commissioner, Dr Kailas Shinde, is very proud of this achievement.
It shows that Navi Mumbai is doing a great job in managing waste and being eco-friendly.
NMMC receives state-approved 'Harit Mahacity Compost' brand for organic manure.
Compost is produced from wet waste and dry leaf litter at NMMC's Turbhe facility.
The brand adheres to state solid waste management rules and Fertiliser Control Order (FCO).
NMMC produces 30–40 metric tonnes of compost daily, used in municipal gardens and sold to farmers.
The initiative supports sustainable agriculture and reduces waste sent to dumping grounds.
- Who
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- What
- Received state-approved 'Harit Mahacity Compost' brand for organic manure
- When
- December 24
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To promote high-quality organic manure from urban wet waste and support sustainable agriculture
- Brand Name
- Harit Mahacity Compost
- Issued By
- Maharashtra Government
- Location
- Navi Mumbai
- Daily Compost Production
- 30–40 metric tonnes
- Usage
- Municipal gardens and sale to farmers
- Standards Followed
- State solid waste management rules and Fertiliser Control Order (FCO)
- Municipal Commissioner
- Dr Kailas Shinde
