Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant inaugurated in Shillong; 18 Municipal workers felicitated with insurance policies

Shillong, Oct 2 : On the occasion of Swachh Bharat Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of significant projects across the nation, including the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant at Bomfyle Road in Shillong.

Constructed under the AMRUT project by the Shillong Municipal Board, this facility marks a major advancement in the city’s sanitation and waste management infrastructure.

The inauguration coincided with the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting the spirit of Swachh Bharat and cleanliness initiatives.

A parallel event was organized at the plant site by the Shillong Municipal Board, where the Prime Minister’s address and the inauguration were streamed live. Dr. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, attended the event as the special guest, underscoring the importance of this development in enhancing Shillong’s public health and sanitation.

The newly inaugurated plant uses cutting-edge technology to treat faecal sludge and wastewater. Its system efficiently processes organic pollutants through high-speed centrifuges, which accelerate sludge digestion. A key feature of the plant is sludge dewatering, which significantly reduces the volume of sludge before disposal, making the overall waste management process safer and more effective.

Lyngdoh shared her thoughts on social media, stating, “I had the honor of participating in the virtual inauguration of the Faecal Sludge and Septage Management Plant at the Shillong Municipal Board Complex, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This event, held on Swachh Bharat Diwas, celebrates the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.”

The plant is expected to serve approximately 1 lakh households and has the capacity to treat 350 kiloliters of septage and wastewater daily.

Moreover, the event highlighted the contributions of sanitation workers, who play a vital role in keeping the city clean. To honor their dedication, 18 workers of the Shillong Municipal Board were felicitated and received Janata Personal Accident Policies worth Rs 2 lakhs each, presented by the National Insurance Company Ltd.

One of the plant’s standout features is its focus on worker safety and dignity. The mechanized sludge treatment process eliminates direct manual handling of faecal sludge, providing sanitation workers with safer and more efficient tools. This initiative not only strengthens public health safeguards but also promotes environmental sustainability.

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