Mangaluru: Anti-Ragging and drug awareness event held at BIT
Mangaluru: Beary Institute of Technology, Mangaluru took a proactive step in addressing the detrimental effects of drug abuse and ragging by hosting a thought-provoking talk titled "Anti-Ragging and Drug Awareness." The event, held in the International Seminar Hall, aimed to raise awareness and foster a collective commitment to making Mangaluru a drug-free area.
The distinguished speaker, PSI Puneeth Goankar from Konaje Police Station, shared valuable insights into the consequences of drug abuse and ragging.
The event attracted a diverse audience, including students and faculty members, who gathered to join the fight against drug abuse. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and a shared determination to tackle these issues head-on. The program commenced with a welcome address delivered by Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
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BWSSB to extract biogas from sewage sludge
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to roll out a major biogas initiative to extract compressed biogas from sewage sludge, aiming to generate over Rs 120 crore in additional revenue over the next two decades.
The project approved by the state cabinet is expected to be the largest of its kind in the country, utilising about 550 MLD of sewage across five major sewage treatment plants, according to an official release.
"This brilliantly structured PPP model allows us to generate over Rs 120 crore in fresh revenue without investing a single rupee in capital or operations," BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said in the statement.
Under the project, raw biogas currently used for in-house power generation or flared will be upgraded to CBG meeting national standards for injection into the city gas distribution network or use as a clean transport fuel, the release said.
The initiative will be executed on a public-private partnership model, with the private concessionaire bearing the entire Rs 85 crore capital expenditure and operational costs, while BWSSB will provide land within treatment plant premises.
Describing it as a step towards energy security and the circular economy, officials said the project could serve as a national model for similar urban initiatives.
