Ministry of Coal said that it is actively working to ensure the proper disposal and repurposing of fly ash generated by thermal power plants in a significant move towards environmental protection and resource utilisation. The Ministry highlighted in its release that as many as 19 mine voids have been allocated to 13 thermal power plants for fly ash disposal.
The Ministry of Coal, in collaboration with the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), is in the process of creating a centralised portal to manage the application process for the allocation of mine voids to Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) for fly ash backfilling activities. This portal aims to streamline operations and ensure transparency and efficiency.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the term fly ash includes all ash generated such as Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) ash, dry fly ash, bottom ash, pond ash and mound ash. Effective management promotes its use in construction activities, thereby minimizing waste, conserving natural resources, and reducing the carbon footprint.
