AYODHYA: Ayodhya has been identified for the 2-year pilot project to generate biodiesel from waste. Notably, Belgium's Vito is soon expected to launch a project in Ayodhya. Vito , whose officials have begun working on the project, primarily works in the areas of 'cleantech' and sustainable development.

Last week, Vito's Asia-Pacific head Hafeez Rehman and other officials held the preliminary round of meetings with the Ayodhya administration officials. They also organised a workshop for the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation officials.

Vishal Singh, the municipal commissioner said, the company will, initially, use one tonne of plastic waste to generate biodiesel.  Before setting up its own material recovery facility for waste segregation, it will use the facility owned by the corporation.

Ayodhya has been selected for the pilot project as it is expected to witness a surge in devotees' footfall after the Ram temple opens for devotees in January next year.

This will generate more waste, and the disposal of garbage will be a major issue for the corporation. The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, a body involved in the construction of the Ram temple, has estimated a turnout of several lakhs of devotees every month.

"If the project succeeds in Ayodhya, it will be extended to other parts of the state in a phased manner" Other than waste management, managing the crowd will also be a big challenge in Ayodhya. The trust has roped in the Rail India Technical and Economic Service  to carry out a study on crowd management in Ayodhya, official  said.

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