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Waste‑gas plant at SGPDA market never fully operational, revival expected
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:01 AM
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The waste‑gas treatment unit installed at the SGPDA market has never been run at full capacity, and officials say steps are being taken to revive it.
The waste‑gas plant built to treat emissions from the SGPDA market has remained largely idle since its commissioning, according to sources familiar with the project. Although the infrastructure was completed, technical and administrative hurdles prevented the facility from reaching its intended operational level.
Recent statements from the market authority indicate that a revival plan is under preparation. The plan reportedly includes addressing pending clearances, upgrading equipment, and allocating dedicated staff to manage the plant on a continuous basis.
If successfully revived, the plant is expected to reduce harmful gas emissions from the market, improve air quality for nearby residents, and bring the project closer to the environmental goals set by local regulators.
Stakeholders, including local vendors and environmental groups, have welcomed the prospect of a functional waste‑gas system, citing long‑standing concerns over pollution and health impacts.
The revival timeline has not been disclosed, but officials assure that the initiative will move forward in the coming weeks.
Recent statements from the market authority indicate that a revival plan is under preparation. The plan reportedly includes addressing pending clearances, upgrading equipment, and allocating dedicated staff to manage the plant on a continuous basis.
If successfully revived, the plant is expected to reduce harmful gas emissions from the market, improve air quality for nearby residents, and bring the project closer to the environmental goals set by local regulators.
Stakeholders, including local vendors and environmental groups, have welcomed the prospect of a functional waste‑gas system, citing long‑standing concerns over pollution and health impacts.
The revival timeline has not been disclosed, but officials assure that the initiative will move forward in the coming weeks.