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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is working to secure environmental clearance for expanding the Tehkhand waste-to-energy plant to address rising waste generation. The plan aims to increase processing capacity from 2,000 to 3,000 tonnes per day and significantly boost power generation. The proposal is under review by the environment ministry’s expert panel, which has raised concerns around emissions and compliance. The expansion is part of a broader strategy to reduce landfill dependence and improve waste processing, alongside similar capacity enhancement underway at the Okhla facility.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is in the process of securing environmental clearance for the proposed expansion of the Tehkhand waste-to-energy plant, which is considered an important step in managing the city’s growing waste volumes. The proposal is currently being examined by the expert appraisal committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, which has raised queries related to emission levels, environmental impact and compliance with existing norms. Advertisement
The civic body had earlier submitted its plan to increase the plant’s waste processing capacity from 2,000 metric tonnes per day to 3,000 metric tonnes per day. Officials indicated that the committee had sought additional clarifications, and responses will be submitted after reviewing the official minutes of the meeting. The approval process is being closely followed as it will determine the project timeline.
MCD has set a target to complete the expansion by December 2027. Once all approvals are in place, the construction and commissioning of the expanded facility is expected to take around 12 to 14 months. Any delay in environmental clearance may impact this schedule.
The expansion is expected to increase power generation capacity at the plant from about 25 megawatts to 45 megawatts. In addition to electricity generation, the facility is also planned to produce nearly 20,000 cubic metres of biogas daily using green waste. This can be further processed to generate close to eight tonnes of Bio-CNG, adding another layer to waste utilisation.
The Tehkhand facility is one of the key waste processing plants in Delhi and currently handles a large share of municipal solid waste. The expansion is aligned with the city’s broader plan to reduce reliance on landfill sites such as Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Okhla, which have been under pressure due to excessive waste accumulation over the years.
Delhi generates more than 11,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, while the existing processing capacity continues to fall short. This gap has led to an increased focus on expanding waste-to-energy infrastructure and improving efficiency across facilities.
In parallel, MCD is also moving ahead with the expansion of the Okhla waste-to-energy plant. The project has already received environmental clearance, and steps have been initiated to increase its processing capacity from 1,950 metric tonnes per day to 2,950 metric tonnes per day. Power generation at the Okhla facility is expected to increase from around 23 megawatts to 40 megawatts after expansion.
The Okhla project involves coordination with the New Delhi Municipal Council, as the land is owned by the agency. Officials indicated that a supplementary agreement with the private concessionaire is being finalised to incorporate revised capacity and timelines. Procurement of key equipment for the project has already begun, indicating progress on implementation.
The Tehkhand expansion has been under consideration for some time, including earlier environmental assessments and site inspections by ministry-appointed subcommittees. The current stage of appraisal reflects ongoing scrutiny of waste-to-energy projects, particularly in urban areas where concerns around emissions and public health remain important.
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