The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is set to commission its long-awaited Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Plant at Dhandhari, marking a major stride in sustainable waste management for the city. Initially conceived under the Smart City Mission, the project was later transferred to the Swachh Bharat Mission after design changes and rising costs.
Estimated at Rs 26.9million when first proposed, the scheme grew more complex once the chosen site proved to be an active dumpsite, requiring extensive trash removal and the erection of structural pillars.
The contract was finally Ludhiana Municipal Corporation construction waste demolition waste Dhandhari plant Smart City Mission Swachh Bharat Mission sustainable recycling Rs73million project waste to resource civic infrastructure awarded for Rs 73.0million, while a further Rs 22.0million under the Smart City Mission financed specialized machinery.
The plant can process up to 100 tonnes of construction debris a day, crushing rubble and repurposing it into value added products such as paving tiles and blocks. By diverting waste from landfill and creating usable materials, the facility supports Ludhiana’s broader aim of a circular, low carbon economy.
Alongside the waste recycling project, two additional civic upgrades are nearing completion: an all-weather swimming pool near RakhBagh costing about Rs 58.2million, and a state-of-the-art basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium costing roughly Rs 143.8million. Both schemes are designed to enhance local sports infrastructure and improve residents’ quality of life.
