Agra’s ‘petha’ makers aim to generate electricity, gas from tonnes of waste
A journey to Uttar Pradesh’s Agra remains incomplete without partaking in two essential experiences – exploring the majestic Taj Mahal and tasting city’s renowned sweet delicacy, the ‘petha’.
Petha, a sweet delicacy famous nationwide, has long been a staple for tourists visiting the city. However, behind the sugary delight lies a bitter reality that often goes unnoticed.
The multi-crore petha industry generates substantial organic waste, posing a challenge for the Agra municipal authorities to effectively manage its disposal.
To address the issue, leaders of the industry are now taking steps to eliminate its petha waste and protect the environment.
Amit Goyal, Director of the well-known ‘Panchhi Petha’ brand, while speaking to India Today, said that the AVS International group has collaborated with the Clean Tech Group to develop a Rs 5,000 crore project aimed at disposing of petha waste while simultaneously generating electricity and gas from it.
The first waste management plant is slated for development at the Noorie Gate area, which houses the largest number of petha factories in the city.
“Our aim is to achieve zero petha waste and zero carbon emissions. To achieve this, petha waste will be collected directly from the factories, utilising it to generate natural gas and electricity,” Goyal said.
In collaboration with the Agra Municipal Corporation and District Administration, 58-acre land parcels have been identified for the plant’s establishment.
Furthermore, Goyal also said that, in addition to Noorie Gate, the company plans to set up petha waste management plants in five other Tehsil areas of Agra district, with an ultimate goal of establishing 150 such plants across Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Colonel Vijay Singh Tomar (Rtd), Director of AVS International, informed India Today that the Finland government will be investing in the project.
“Agra produces approximately 1700 metric tonnes of petha and other organic waste. For every 10 tonnes of organic waste, 1 tonne of natural gas can be generated, and 100 tonnes of waste can produce 1 megawatt of electricity,” Tomar said.
The company also plans to set up a 12-15 megawatt power plant in the city. In light of the unavailability of 8 acres of land in the Noorie Gate area, the search for suitable land within a 20 km radius of Agra is underway.
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