PRELIMS
Indore Airport is set to become India’s first zero-waste airport as of December 22, 2024. It is recognized for its comprehensive waste management system focusing on sustainability.
- Waste Management System:
- Includes recycling waste from planes, shops, gardens, and toilets.
- Wet waste is converted into fertilizer to support a circular economy.
- 4R Principle:
- Adheres to the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Restore.
- Aims to minimize waste generation and maximize resource recovery, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Economic and Environmental Benefits:
- Eliminates dependency on the Municipal Corporation for waste disposal.
- Generates revenue by producing fertilizer from wet waste.
- Recycling Plant:
- A 3,000-square-foot facility established for efficient waste management.
- Plant inauguration by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjurapuram Rammohan Naidu on December 22, 2024.
- Passenger Traffic:
- With the reopening of the old terminal, an increase in passenger traffic is anticipated.
- Indore Airport ranks as the fourth-best in India for passenger facilities, surpassing airports in Delhi and Hyderabad.
- Collaborative Efforts:
- Contributions from:
- Safai Mitras (sanitation workers).
- Indigo Airlines (CSR-funded recycling plant).
- Airport Authority of India (AAI), Airport staff, and Indore Municipal Corporation.
- Highlight of effective multi-stakeholder collaboration.
- Contributions from:
Key Terms:
- 4R Principle: Framework for waste minimization focusing on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Restore.
- Safai Mitras: Sanitation workers essential for cleanliness and waste management projects.
- Indigo Airlines: Major Indian low-cost airline contributing to sustainability through CSR initiatives.