Survey Abandoned Mines for Ash Disposal from KTPS | Nagpur News Revenue Minister and Nagpur guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) to conduct drone surveys of abandoned mines to identify potential sites for the disposal of ash generated by the Koradi and Khaparkheda thermal power stations. The directive was issued during a special review meeting on ash management held at the District Planning Committee Hall. Bawankule emphasized the need for a permanent solution to the growing ash disposal challenge, as the two thermal power plants produce large quantities of ash that have accumulated in ash ponds. The proposed plan involves NMRDA using drone-based mapping to assess the suitability of abandoned mining areas for ash filling and reclamation activities. This initiative aims to create additional disposal capacity while restoring degraded mining sites. Bawankule stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all agencies to address the issue on a priority basis. He instructed user agencies such as NHAI, NIT, PWD, MOIL, and WCL to submit their ash requirements within 15 days to facilitate the utilization of pond ash in infrastructure and mine-filling projects. To monitor implementation, a special committee comprising three chief engineers of Mahagenco has been formed. The committee will review progress every fortnight and oversee ash generation, transportation, and utilization. Bawankule also called for increased use of pond ash as an alternative to river sand, directing WCL and MOIL to prioritize its use for mine reclamation and filling works in accordance with DGMS guidelines.#koradi_thermal_power_station #chandrashekhar_bawankule #nagpur_metropolitan_region_development_authority #khaparkheda_thermal_power_station #district_planning_committee_hall
