Roads in Ladakh to be made of plastic waste
In a significant step toward addressing the issue of plastic waste in the Leh region, the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD) of Ladakh and Project Himank (BRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of plastic waste to be used in road construction.
The MoU, which will be valid for three years, was signed at the Himank Headquarters in Ladakh. The agreement was formalised by Sudeep Mishra, Officiating Chief Engineer of Project Himank (BRO), and Moses Kunzang, Director, Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Ladakh, representing HUDD Ladakh.
Under this agreement, the HUDD will supply plastic waste collected through the Municipal Committee, Leh, to Project Himank. This plastic waste will be used in the construction of roads and Himank will make payments to the MC Leh as per mutually agreed terms and conditions. The aim of this collaboration is to utilise non-biodegradable waste in the region, thereby not only reducing pollution but also creating economic opportunities.
The initial requirement is set at two metric tons of plastic waste, with the possibility of procuring more based on the feedback and results from the first batch. This initiative is expected to contribute to environmental sustainability while addressing the growing plastic waste problem in Leh-Ladakh.
