NTPC Limited, together with the Ministry of Railways, convened the National Conference on Fly Ash Utilisation and Transportation at the Power Management Institute, Noida. The event united key stakeholders—including fly ash producers, users, transporters, and policymakers—to outline strategies for India’s sustainable fly ash management RP Realty Plus+14indianpsu.com+14Instagram+14.
Fly Ash at a Glance: FY 2024–25 Highlights
- Total fly ash generated: 340.11 million tonnes
- Utilization rate: Over 332.63 million tonnes (approximately 98%) Global Prime News+6indianpsu.com+6Press Information Bureau+6
- Breakdown of utilization:
- Roads & flyovers: 32%
- Cement industry: 27%
- Bricks & tiles: 14%
- Backfilling: 11%
- Mine filling: 10%
- Agriculture & ready-mix concrete (RMC): 1–2% Instagram+8Construction Week Online+8Facebook+8mint+9indianpsu.com+9Press Information Bureau+9
Railways’ Role: Green & Economical Transport
Indian Railways is playing a pivotal role by offering environmentally friendly and cost-effective logistics solutions via attractive freight concessions. This enhances the efficiency of fly ash transportation and solidifies Railways’ role in the national sustainability mission Instagram+13PSU Connect+13indianpsu.com+13.
Policy Push & National Vision
Government policies actively promote fly ash usage across sectors—cement, infrastructure, brick production, land reclamation—turning what was once a by-product disposal challenge into a circular economy opportunity News on Air+14Press Information Bureau+14ETEnergyworld.com+14.
Leadership & Participation
Dignitaries who attended included:
- Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority
- Shri Hitendra Malhotra, Member (Operations & Business Development), Ministry of Railways
- Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & MD, NTPC
- Shri Piyush Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power
The conference was organised under the leadership of Dr. Manoj Singh, Additional Member (Marketing & Business Development), Ministry of Railways News on Air+11indianpsu.com+11PSU Connect+11.
Looking Forward
This conference marks a significant step toward forging strategic partnerships, sharing best practices, and charting a nationwide roadmap for improved fly ash utilization and transportation. The resulting strategies promise cleaner, greener, and resource-efficient growth across India Instagram+9indianpsu.com+9Press Information Bureau+9.
