In a significant push toward sustainable urban infrastructure, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has commissioned a 25,000 litres per day (25 KLD) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at the India International Centre (IIC) Annexe, New Delhi. The project, funded under IREDA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, was inaugurated by Dr Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), IREDA, along with Shyam Saran, President of IIC and former Foreign Secretary of India.
The newly installed facility aims to modernise IIC’s operations by generating electricity from sludge produced by biodegradable waste collected from toilets, bathrooms, and kitchens. The STP will also recycle wastewater for horticulture and industrial purposes, thereby reducing foul discharge and conserving water resources.
Dr Mohanty underscored the importance of such sustainable practices in meeting India’s climate goals. He praised IIC for spearheading the re-utilisation of sewage waste to produce clean energy and setting a model for other institutions.
Senior officials from both IREDA and IIC, including KN Shrivastava, Director of IIC, attended the commissioning ceremony.
In a message marking the occasion, IREDA’s CMD, Pradip Kumar Das, highlighted the organisation’s commitment to driving impactful CSR initiatives. “IREDA’s CSR interventions are focused on projects like this STP, which integrate community welfare with green innovation. Such initiatives not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also set benchmarks for others to follow,” he said.
The commissioning of the STP reflects IREDA’s broader mission to advance renewable energy solutions and promote eco-friendly practices across institutions, reinforcing India’s transition toward a greener future.
