Ludhiana: Construction activity at the Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Bagga Kalan village resumed on Monday following the submission of a report by a state government-appointed expert committee. Local MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal, along with residents of the area, Market Committee Chairman Gurjit Singh Gill, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain and Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma visited the site, reports The Tribune.
Officials said the expert committee, formed to examine concerns related to the project, submitted its final report on January 12. The company developing the plant has agreed to carry out changes recommended by the committee. The panel includes Talmel Committee member Dr Balwinder Singh Aulakh, who made a detailed presentation before company officials and committee members on various issues linked to the project.
During the meeting, Dr Aulakh also suggested technical changes to ensure that residues from insecticides and pesticides are removed from the biomass used in the plant. Company representatives agreed to implement all the suggested changes and informed officials that the company aims to become carbon neutral by 2031.
The company also assured authorities and residents that the plant would operate without causing pollution once it becomes functional. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain said the administration would not allow any violations of rules. He added that such plants use paddy straw, offering a practical solution to the problem of stubble burning. He also said that substances produced during the biogas generation process are not harmful and do not pollute soil or water.
Officials from the district administration said the CBG plant is expected to bring economic benefits to the area and generate employment for local residents. They added that a team from the Punjab Pollution Control Board will regularly monitor the plant’s operations. Residents were urged not to pay attention to rumours and were encouraged to raise concerns through discussions based on technical facts.
