A New Era of Water Conservation for Bhilai Industries

NSPCL Bhilai, a joint venture between NTPC and SAIL, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) to use 18 million litres per day (MLD) of treated wastewater from the Chandandih Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for industrial purposes.

This strategic move aims to reduce dependence on freshwater sources and promote groundwater replenishment, marking a significant step toward sustainable industrial development in Chhattisgarh. As part of the initiative, NSPCL will prepare a detailed project report (DPR) and finance the construction of pipelines to transport the treated water.

The project aligns with key national initiatives, including the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Groundwater Conservation Mission.

With a treatment capacity of 75 MLD, the Chandandih STP will now play a critical role in environmental protection by diverting treated wastewater for industrial reuse—significantly reducing discharge into rivers and drains. The MoU was formalized under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, who also heads the Urban Administration and Development Department.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.