The Khampa Camp located in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot, home to Nepal’s largest-capacity central jail, has launched a project to generate biogas from sewage sludge. This initiative aims to promote environmental cleanliness and sustainable energy use.
The decision was made following an on-site inspection by Federal Water Supply Minister Pradeep Yadav and his team at two sewage construction sites and a waste processing facility in Bidur and Trishuli.
The Central Prison will process sewage collected from different wards of the municipality to produce biogas. Minister Yadav praised the municipality’s efforts in coordinating the project and assured the Ministry of Water Supply’s full support to ensure its success.
During his visit, Minister Yadav also reviewed ongoing sewage management and biogas production projects in the municipality. He pledged additional resources and budget allocations to complete the ‘Bidur Sewerage Construction Project’ and ‘Trishuli Sewerage Construction Project.’
An agreement has been reached to manage sewage from Bidur Municipality’s wards and utilize the biogas produced at the central prison. The municipality will oversee the operation of the sewage treatment and biogas production facilities.
The project is expected to create a cleaner environment for Bidur residents through efficient sewage management. Around 30 ropanis of land registered under the Prison Office, Nuwakot, have been allocated for constructing the sewage treatment system with biogas capabilities.
The land, comprising parts of plots 377, 378, 379, and 668 out of a total of 645 companies registered under the Prison Office, will house the sewage treatment plant and related infrastructure. About 30 ropanis south of plots 378 and 668 will be used for the facility.
The central prison, located in Bidur Municipality-6, is being developed to accommodate more than 7,000 prisoners. It will include a playground, health centre, visitor building, security agency building, and other essential facilities.
Since its inauguration on August 31, 2024, 700 prisoners have already been transferred to the Nuwakot Central Prison from different parts of the country.
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