Kerala Sees Major Boost in Waste Management After Brahmapuram Fire: Minister

Quick Summary:

• Kerala’s collection adn processing of non-biodegradable waste has risen dramatically from 47% in March 2023 to 98%, according to M.B. rajesh, Minister for Local Self-Governments.
• After the fire at Kochi’s Brahmapuram treatment plant in March 2023, efforts increased, raising non-biodegradable waste handling from 47,534 tons (2023-24) to 1,52,603 tons (2024-25).
• Kerala declared itself solid-waste-free on March 30, 2025; local bodies achieving at least an 80% compliance threshold were given this status.
• The state generates approximately:

– Organic Waste: 7,398.64 tonnes/day
– Non-Biodegradable Waste: 2,174 tonnes/day
– liquid Waste: About 3 billion liters/day

• Over 25.12 lakh organic waste management facilities are functioning via homes and institutions; a tax incentive was introduced earlier for homeowners installing such systems.
• Infrastructure includes:

– Community Biogas Plants: Total of 271 units with daily capacity of 142 tonnes.- Aerobic Compost Units: Daily capacity of 149.36 tonnes across 1,303 units.- Windrow compost Units & black Soldier Fly Systems: Combined capabilities exceeding 400+ tonnes per day.
– Development ongoing for “Compressed Biogas Plants” including operational trials conducted at Brahmapuram costing ₹93 Crore facility success-run aligned major hub transitioned.

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