A.P. will be garbage-free soon, says MA&UD Minister

Key Points

1. Andhra Pradesh aims to become a garbage-free state.
2. Eight Waste-to-Energy Recycling Plants are being established.
3. Four new plants are planned for Nellore, Kakinada, Kadapa, and Kurnool.
4. Two existing plants are in Visakhapatnam and Guntur.
5. Two more plants are coming up at Vijayawada and Tirupati.
6. The state produces approximately 7,500 tonnes of garbage daily.
7. Companies like Jindal Urban Infrastructure Limited and Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limited will invest in the plants.
8. Each plant will require an investment of ₹350 to ₹400 crore.
9. ₹50 crore has been sanctioned for the repair of canals in Nellore.