Delhi govt directs agencies to use recycled C&D waste in construction projects

In a major step towards proper management of the construction and demolition waste in the national capital, the Delhi government will ensure the use of recycled C&D waste in different projects.

As part of the state government’s vision to make Delhi a world-class Pollution-free capital city, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, held a high-powered meeting with key officials for streamlining the utilization of recycled C&D waste.

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The meeting was attended by key officials from the Urban Development Department, DJB, DSIIDC, DTTDC, PWD, NDMC, DDA, DPCC, MCD, DISCOMs, DMRC and NCRTC.

During the meeting, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has notified the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, which make it mandatory for local bodies and public sector entities, including the agencies like PWD, MCD, DDA, DJB, NDMC, DMRC, CPWD, I&FC, Railways, and NHAI, to ensure utilization of recycled waste in their construction activities.

Sood said that the MoHUA has set an annual target of 9.85 lakh metric tonnes (MT) for the utilisation of recycled C&D waste products by various departments and agencies in Delhi for the year 2025-26.

Expressing concern over the low utilisation, the minister (UD) also discussed challenges and bottlenecks faced by agencies in meeting the targets laid down by centre.

As per Sood, the Centre has set the annual offtake targets (in Metric Tonnes) for major departments and agencies operating in Delhi, including MCD ( 2 lakh metric tonnes), Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC)( 1lakh MT), Irrigation and Flood Control Department(2 lakh MT), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) (ten thousand MT), Public Works Department (PWD) (1lakh MT) Delhi Jal Board (DJB) (twenty five thousand MT), Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) ( five thousand MT) Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) (ten thousand MT)Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) (five thousand MT) BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) (five thousand MT), and the BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) (five thousand MT).

According to the minister, these targets will ensure that all construction agencies in Delhi progressively adopt recycled materials for works such as road sub-base, pavement blocks, tiles, drain covers, benches, and other infrastructure components.

Sood emphasised that processed C&D waste must be mandatorily used in ongoing and upcoming construction and finishing works as for layer fixed. He also directed to hold quarterly review meetings to monitor progress in implementation and ensure accountability among all concerned departments.