Punjab CM lays foundation stone of major biogas plant at Lahore’s Gujjar Colony

LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi Wednesday laid the foundation stone of one of the biggest bio gas plants of Pakistan at an official level.

The CM launched the construction work of 6000 cubic meter bio gas plant at Gujjar Colony Rakh Chand Rai Lahore. He inspected the project and directed to complete the construction work of bio gas plant before stipulated time.

He apprised that bio gas plant will cost Rs 350 million, Rs.80 million revenue will be generated annually and the project will complete its construction cost within few years. The income generated from the bio gas plant will be spent on the construction and progress of the same area, he added.

The CM announced to establish another bio gas plant in Gujjarpura adjacent to Orange Line Metro Train area. Secretary Energy gave a briefing to CM Mohsin Naqvi about the project.

The CM while talking with the media after laying foundation stone of bio gas plant said that first bio gas plant of Pakistan is being established at an official level at Rakh Chand Rai. About 24 thousand livestock is available in Gujjar colony and gas as well as natural fertilizers will be prepared from their manure.

The population of the area will be benefitted from the bio gas plant, he added. Daily 1600 kg fuel grade gas will be produced from the bio gas plant and 16 tonnes fertilizers will be prepared. The un-cleanliness of the area will be removed with the establishment of bio gas plant and the environment will also be cleaned, he said.

He said the Energy Department has been directed to prepare PC-I for establishing a bio gas plant in Gujjarpura. The completion deadline of bio gas plant is 30th April but we will complete this project before the deadline, he added.

He said, pollution will be reduced in Lahore due to bio gas plant. Smog definitely persists but thanks to Allah Almighty that the situation is better as compared to the previous year.

Last year, air quality index was above 400 and air index is better during current year, he added.

He said, District administration, WASA, LWMC and other concerned institutions are working jointly for the eradication of smog. Water is being sprinkled on a daily basis to settle the dust on the roads. If the air quality index exceeds its limit then decision will be taken in the light of recommendations of specialists, he added.

He said, upgradation of 100 hospitals is ongoing and construction as well as repair of roads is also being done. Upgradation of most of the hospitals and roads will be completed by 31st January.

“I thank to Allah Almighty that the intention of the whole team including myself is noble and honest. We will complete our tenure with respect Insha Allah.”

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