Goa so far supplied 7.6 lakh tonne waste to cement plants as alternative fuel
November 2, 2026
Marsares Editorial Team
Goa has supplied around 7.6 lakh tonnes of refuse-derived fuel to cement plants, which helps in coal displacement. The collaboration among waste management agencies, urban local bodies, and cement manufacturers is crucial for meeting Solid Waste Management Rules. Significant investments in waste management have improved systems for segregation and processing waste into alternative energy. India’s cement sector recorded a thermal substitution rate of 7.
Source: ET Realty