Waste segregation violators may soon face water cut-off

Ranchi: Residents and commercial establishments in Ranchi who fail to segregate wet and dry waste may soon face disconnection of water supply and suspension of garbage collection services. In a strong move, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) on Tuesday warned of strict action against repeat violators as part of its renewed push to improve waste management in the city.The warning came during a sanitation review meeting chaired by deputy municipal administrator Ravindra Kumar, where officials revealed that the city is currently collecting only 50 tonnes of wet waste daily, just one-third of the 150 tonnes required to run GAIL's compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Jhiri at full capacity. "This isn't just about rules, we are talking about a critical gap that's affecting Ranchi's entire waste-to-energy ecosystem. Without proper segregation, the entire processing chain fails," said city manager Rupesh RanjanOfficials have been directed to intensify door-to-door checks and issue notices to violators, particularly bulk waste generators and apartment complexes. Repeat defaulters may face penalties, including cutting off water supply and halting waste pickup.Meanwhile, residents and compliant units may receive appreciation certificates to encourage better participation. An awareness campaign is also set to begin this month, informing citizens about waste segregation and the operations of Jhiri CBG plant.The Jhiri CBG plant, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024, is designed to process 150 tonnes of wet waste daily, producing 5,000 kg of bio-CNG and 25 tonnes of fermented bio-manure. The facility, situated on 7.86 acres at the Jhiri dumping site, aims to supply biogas to CNG stations, capable of fuelling over 600 vehicles per day.