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CII conference focuses on waste management

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5 years ago

July 1, 2021

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Effective management of waste will not only improve the public health and environment but enhance the quality of life by generating jobs, creation of new products generate energy, finally leads to Swachh, Swasth, Sashakt, Sampann and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Towards encouraging the better waste management across the country, CII has been working towards policy and practices of waste management that combines protection of the environment and human health.

To take its efforts forward, a digital event on International Waste to Worth Conference was organised by CII in association with the Technology Development Board, Government of India and supported by Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India on October 30, 2020 and Exhibition from 30 October to 15 November 2020.

The conference and exhibition received an encouraging response with Czech Republic as Partner Country this year. Around 40 exhibitors from five countries had showcased their strength in waste management, water management, technologies etc.

Further, the day-long conference on October 30, 2020 witnessed the series of engaging discussions by industry stalwarts on various topics revolving around the theme of ??chieving circular economy through innovative 3R techniques??

Prof K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India delivered the Inaugural Address during the conference. During his Inaugural speech, he stated that while scientific and technological solutions are available, people have come together in a dramatic way during the pandemic, and in a similar fashion fundamentally, there is a need to change the attitude towards our environment to deal with waste in our country.

He congratulated the winners of the CII 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Awards. He mentioned some of the incredible work done by them in setting standards and exemplars on how to deal with waste.

In most parts of the world and, in particular, in India, we are habituated to degradation of our environment and the waste that surrounds us. A wake-up call for the common purpose would help in tackling this at a micro, meso and macro scale and in the next 2-5 years would see some extraordinary solutions.

Martina Tauberov?, ??Deputy Minister, EU Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Trade, The Czech Republic said the conference demonstrates how a circular economy is closely intertwined with waste management. ??et me assure you that the Czech Republic also recognises its importance and has developed a sound waste management framework. Over the next 15 days, we will be showcasing Czech companies that are operating in waste recycling.??/p>

Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Grand Jury, CII 3R Awards and Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission said, ??f you do a lifecycle analysis, investments in technological innovation will payback much better than what we can possibly imagine and waste to wealth will become a way of life. The 3R awards, can be leveraged to motivate the industry and create a movement. Collective action is essential to achieve our goal for a Clean India.??/p>

Highlighting the importance of promoting waste management technologies in India, Dr Neeraj Sharma ??Secretary, Technology Development Board, GoI reminded participants of the challenges facing India in the waste management sector. ??bout 78 million tonnes of waste are produced in urban Indian while 97 tonne is produced in rural India each year ??but only 15 percent is being treated. The Technology Development Board has funded a few companies within the sector, and we want to encourage more start-ups to take our support. This conference will help us potentially identify such companies, which we can support in our mission for a clean India.??/p>

Attended by over 1,000 delegates, the virtual conference recognised 08 leading Indian companies with CII 3R Awards. The Awards are designed to recognise the efforts of companies which have set benchmarks in three areas: 1) managing waste generated by the industry due to their own activities; 2) creating mechanisms or products to ensure minimal waste at the user end; and 3) managing solid waste and other urban waste across the cities and towns of India. The winners of each categories are:

Winners of CII 3R Awards 2020

Additionally, CII developed the two (02) compendium- CII 3R Awards compendium and Compendium of Companies- Waste Management Technologies. Both the compendiums were released during the inaugural session of the conference.

CII 3R Awards compendium: The CII 3R Awards compendium briefly presents waste management process & best practices of leading 08 companies which are winners of the CII 3R Awards 2020. It also presents the waste management process & best practices of other 57 companies which have participated in the CII 3R Awards 2020.

It is expected to be a reference document for industry to learn and understand best waste management practices and ecosys?tem that is embraced and practised by the leading companies in India.

Compendium on waste management technologies: The compendium, provides the details about technologies, being developed by some of the Indian companies to manage waste.

In addition to One days International Conference, some focused sessions- Country session, Industry session and Start-ups would be organised by CII during the month of November and December 2020.

An exclusive Country Session with Czech Republic on ??o-operation with Czech Republic on the Waste Management: Green Technology Solutions & Best Practices??to explore Partnerships with Czech companies offering innovative solutions would be organised on 06 November 2020. Further, an exclusive Industry session on ??ircular Economy in Plastics Management: News Products, Rules & Policies??would be organised on Nov 11, 2020.

The following exhibitors have participated to showcase their strength in waste management, water management, Technologies etc

For further information:

Rachna Jindal, Director, Confederation of Indian Industry.

Email: rachna.jindal@cii.in

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UltraTech Cement Expands in Andhra Pradesh with Rs. 26.5 bn

Petnikota plant adds 3.6 MTPA cement dispatch capacity

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October 23, 2026

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its manufacturing footprint in Andhra Pradesh with the commissioning of Petnikota Cement Works, an integrated cement plant built with an investment of around Rs. 26.5 bn. The facility is located in Petnikota village in Kolimigundla mandal of Nandyal district, in the Rayalaseema region.

Construction of the plant began in May 2025. The facility has a clinkerisation capacity of 3.3 MTPA and a cement dispatch capacity of 3.6 MTPA, strengthening the company’s production and distribution presence in the State.

The plant is expected to provide direct employment to 650 people and indirect employment to another 2,000. It has been designed to operate entirely on green energy and does not have a captive thermal power plant. The project also uses no groundwater, according to information released by the Andhra Pradesh Government.

Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology, said in the release that the facility was taken from groundbreaking to commissioning in 14 months. He described the project as a state-of-the-art addition to the company’s operations in the State and said it would create 2,650 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Petnikota Cement Works adds to UltraTech Cement’s manufacturing capacity in Andhra Pradesh while supporting industrial activity in Nandyal district. The plant’s energy design and stated groundwater-use policy are also intended to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The company has identified the facility as part of its continuing capacity expansion in the Indian cement market.

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Nuvoco reports 13.5% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Cement sales rose 9% to 4.7 MMT, while EBITDA increased 11%.

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October 23, 2026

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of Rs 27.9 billion for Q2 FY27, up 13.5% year on year. Cement sales volume rose 9% to 4.7 million tonnes (MMT), while EBITDA increased 11% to Rs 4.11 billion.

The company said it began its cement operations in 2014 with a 2.3 MMT per annum (MMTPA) operation at Nimbol. It now aims to reach 35 MMTPA of cement capacity by FY28, nearly 15 times its initial capacity. Its portfolio spans cement, ready-mix concrete and modern building materials.

On sustainability and cost efficiency, Nuvoco partnered with CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project in Rajasthan. Once operational, the project is expected to generate about 100 million units of renewable electricity annually. The company expects it to reduce reliance on conventional power sources and improve long-term cost certainty across its Rajasthan operations.

Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., said, “Q2 FY27 was a testament to resilient execution in a challenging operating environment. Despite intense and erratic rainfall in our key markets, global and regional logistics & supply chain disruptions, and elevated input costs stemming from ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the Company delivered strong YoY growth in Revenue, EBITDA, and PAT. Our performance reflects the strength of our strategic levers of premiumisation and geographical mix optimisation, which helped realisations amid muted cement prices.”

He added, “During the quarter, the Company achieved a significant growth milestone with the successful commissioning of the 2 MMTPA Grinding Unit at Limla, Surat, underscoring our strong project execution capabilities. This achievement reinforces our confidence in delivering the remaining modules of the Vadraj Cement Project at Kutch and Sachana within the planned timelines. Looking ahead, while we remain mindful of evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics, we remain focused on operational excellence, accelerating premiumisation, optimising supply chain efficiencies, and executing our growth projects as planned.

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Meghalaya Cabinet Approves MCCL Closure, Writes Off Rs. 244.3 mn

Cabinet approves winding up of state-owned cement company

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October 19, 2026

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The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the closure and winding up of Meghalaya Cherra Cement (MCCL), a state-owned cement company, with pending liabilities of approximately Rs. 244.3 mn to be written off as part of the process. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on October 13, 2026.

The approved write-off comprises about Rs. 89 mn in sales tax dues and Rs. 155.3 mn in royalty dues. The Cabinet’s decision addresses the liabilities that remained after the company’s operations and enables the government to proceed with its formal closure.

Sangma said employee dues owed by MCCL had been settled in line with the state government’s commitment. The settlement of employee-related liabilities is a key part of the winding-up process and removes outstanding obligations to the company’s workforce.

The Chief Minister explained that MCCL is owned by the government, meaning the pending liabilities would otherwise involve transfers between the state government and its departments. Writing off the dues is intended to simplify the accounting and administrative steps required to complete the closure.

The decision is also intended to ensure that the winding-up does not create an additional financial burden for the state government. With employee payments settled and the sales tax and royalty liabilities addressed through the approved write-off, the Cabinet’s approval marks a further step towards completing the formal closure of MCCL.

The action follows the state government’s decision to discontinue the company and resolve its outstanding obligations through an orderly winding-up process. The approved measures cover the principal liabilities identified for settlement and allow the government to advance the remaining formal procedures associated with closing the state-owned enterprise.