{
  "id": 6788792,
  "title": "BMC, Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal To Convert Ganeshotsav Food Waste Into Renewable Electricity For Hospitals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/bmc-lalbaugcha-raja-mandal-to-convert-ganeshotsav-food-waste-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T18:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bmc-lalbaugcha-raja-mandal-to-convert-ganeshotsav-food-waste-into-renewable-electricity-for-hospitals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal have collaborated to transform food and organic waste generated during Ganeshotsav into renewable electricity for hospital use. The process involves scientifically processing nearly 8 to 10 metric tonnes (MT) of waste daily, with an estimated 80 MT to be processed over 11 days. Nearly 80 MT of organic waste is projected to generate around 7,744 units of renewable electricity, which will be utilized for various purposes within the hospital premises, such as lighting in patient wards, corridors, and common areas. The initiative aims to reduce waste, promote source segregation, scientific waste processing, and renewable energy generation, all in alignment with the principles of a circular economy.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: In an initiative aimed at turning festival waste into clean energy, the BMC and the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal have joined hands to scientifically process food and organic waste generated during Ganeshotsav. The electricity produced through the process will be utilised for suitable requirements within hospital premises. 10 Tonnes Daily Wet Waste To Be Processed Nearly 8…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}