Kochi Corporation Council approves proposal for new plant at Brahmapuram
Proposal was passed through voting amid stiff opposition from LDF councillors at the Corpn. council meeting. The plant will have capacity to treat 150 tonnes of biodegradable waste
The Kochi Corporation Council approved a proposal on August 14 to establish a new plant at Brahmapuram capable of treating 150 tonnes of biodegradable waste. The ₹25–30 crore investment would be made by G3 Renewables Private Limited, who currently operate a facility on Willingdon Island. The plant would utilize proprietary mechanical processing technology endorsed by the Suchitwa Mission and employ 40 councillors to support the proposal.
BJP councillors also backed the initiative. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) vocally opposed the agenda, alleging that the Mayor and Corporation secretary had not visited the Willingdon plant or solicited expressions of interest. LDF leader V.A. Sreejith claimed the Council was approving the proposal without fully understanding its details.
Mayor V.K. Minimol defended the proposal, stating that it should be vetted by the relevant standing committee, and that the health standing committee had already visited the plant. She emphasized the need to address the inefficiencies of the existing compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram, which has not reached its maximum capacity due to mixed waste.
The LDF councillors stormed the council hall, accusing the Mayor of denying discussion on subsidy restrictions for biomedical waste collection. Despite the protest, the Council agenda was ultimately passed, with Opposition councillors protesting outside the Mayor’s chamber as she exited the Corporation office.
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