Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Vijay Inspects Chennai's First Bio-CNG Plant
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, visited a special plant in Chennai that turns food and vegetable waste into a clean fuel called Bio-CNG.
This plant is the first of its kind in India and handles 100 tonnes of waste every day.
The Chief Minister wants to make sure that waste is separated properly at the source and processed scientifically.
He also wants similar plants to be set up in other cities across the state.
Chennai produces a lot of garbage daily, with about half of it being biodegradable.
The Chief Minister believes that managing waste properly is very important for the environment and the state's future.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay conducted a surprise inspection of the Bio-CNG plant in Chetpet, Chennai.
The plant processes 100 tonnes of food and vegetable waste daily and is India's first such facility.
Vijay instructed officials to ensure source segregation of waste and scientific processing.
The Greater Chennai Corporation collects 6,150 metric tonnes of garbage daily, with 3,200 metric tonnes being biodegradable.
Vijay stressed the need for complete scientific waste management across the state and plans to implement similar projects in urban areas.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- What
- Surprise inspection of the Bio-CNG plant
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chetpet, Chennai
- Why
- To ensure proper waste management and promote similar projects across the state
Environmental Benefits
Implementation Challenges
Waste Management
Environmental Benefits
The Bio-CNG plant effectively processes 100 tonnes of food and vegetable waste daily, reducing landfill use and promoting sustainability.
Implementation Challenges
Implementing source segregation and scientific waste management across the state poses significant logistical and operational challenges.
- Location
- Chetpet, Chennai
- Daily Waste Processed
- 100 tonnes
- Total Garbage Collected Daily
- 6,150 metric tonnes
- Biodegradable Waste
- 3,200 metric tonnes
- Non-Biodegradable Waste
- 2,950 metric tonnes