Thursday, 7 January 2021

DRDOs Advanced Biodigester Mk-II Technology

 DRDO and MAHA-METRO signed a memorandum of understanding to implement Advanced Biodigester Mk-II technology in the metro rail network.


Highlights:
♦ The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the joint venture company MAHA-METRO (Maharashtra Metro Corporation) between DRDO and GOI and Govt. Maharashtra.
♦ According to the memorandum of understanding, DRDO will provide technical support for the implementation of its advanced bio-digester Mk-II technology to deal with human waste (night soil) in the subway network.
♦ DRDO's biodigester is a native, green and cost-effective technology, and its rare feature is that it has one of the largest number of DRDO licenses.
♦ Indian Railways has installed about 2.4 million bio-digesters in its passenger car fleet.
♦ Now, for MAHA-METRO, the technology has been improved and further improved to save water and space.
♦ DRDO also successfully proved to J&K Administration that the customized version of the MK-II bio-digester is suitable for the treatment of human waste generated by the Dal Lake houseboat.
♦ It is now being implemented, and once it is fully completed, it is expected to greatly reduce the pollution of Dal Lake.

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