Parvesh Verma inspects C&D plant in Delhi’s Bakkarwala

PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday inspected the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Processing Plant at Outer Delhi’s Bakkarwala, a facility that plays a vital role in transforming debris from construction and demolition activities into eco-friendly products.

Those end products made here include bricks, tiles, and paver blocks — marking a significant step toward sustainable urban development.

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During the visit, officials briefed the minister on the plant’s technology, daily capacity, and the utilization of recycled output in various infrastructure projects.

Verma took stock of the operations and interacted with engineers, and the staff to understand the end-to-end process of how raw debris is turned into usable construction materials.

He highlighted how such efforts directly reflect the broader national vision of a “Waste to Wealth” model, and the principles of a Circular Economy. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the vision of ‘Waste to Wealth’ and a circular economy is becoming a ground reality. The Bakkarwala plant is a living example of how construction debris can be turned into valuable resources,” he added.

He said the government’s aim is to establish similar plants across the national capital so that the city could become cleaner while also reducing the cost and environmental impact of construction.

He also directed officials to identify other high-waste zones across the city for setting up similar C&D waste processing units.

He stressed the need for coordination between municipal bodies, private developers, and public departments to ensure systematic collection, segregation, and reuse of construction waste.

Verma encouraged increased use of recycled construction materials in both public infrastructure and private real estate projects.