Madhya Pradesh
India's First Zero-Waste Airport
- 23 Dec 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Recently, the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore became India's first zero-waste airport with the inauguration of a 3000 sq ft material recovery facility.
- Waste Management System:
- The new Material Recovery Facility features a comprehensive waste management system to segregate and recycle waste from both the airport and aircraft.
- Wet waste will be converted into fertilizer, aligning with the airport's zero-waste initiative based on the 4R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Restore.
- Expansion Plans:
- Also, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation announced the capacity of Indore Airport will be increased from 40 lakh passengers to 90 lakh passengers annually in the next 3 years.
- Discussions are ongoing with airlines to enhance connectivity to international destinations, including Thailand and the US.
- Infrastructure Development:
- The new air traffic control tower at the airport, built at a cost of Rs 55 crore, was also inaugurated by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation.
