Maharashtra - First state with a Fly Ash Utilisation Policy
Q. Maharashtra on 15th Nov 2016 became the first Indian state to adopt which policy?- Published on 17 Nov 16a. Fly Ash Utilisation Policy
b. State Education Utilisation Policy
c. Iron Utilisation Policy
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Fly Ash Utilisation Policy
Maharashtra on 15th Nov 2016 became the first Indian state to adopt the Fly Ash utilisation policy
- This will pave the way for prosperity by creating wealth from waste and foster environment protection
- Decision was taken to implement the policy after cabinet approval at a meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis
- As per the policy, 100 percent of the fly ash generated from thermal power plants and biogas plants will be used for construction activities
- The fly will be utilised for making cement, wall panels, blocks, tiles, bricks and other construction materials
- The policy allows usage of fly ash within 300 km of the power plant, It was earlier to be used within 100 km radius
- Policy will create employment opportunities in power plant areas
- It will also ensure raw material is available for low cost construction to help Housing for All Projects
- Fly ash is a by product of coal combustion; it is composed of fine particles that are driven out of the boiler with the flue gases
- In modern coal fired power plants, fly ash is captured through electrostatic precipitators or other particle filtration equipment before the flue gases reach the chimneys
- Fly ash includes substantial amounts of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide and calcium oxide
- Fly ash can be rescued as a substitute material for Portland cement and sand used in concrete production
- It can also be used for road construction.
- Agricultural uses include soil amendment fertiliser, cattle feeders and soil stabilisation in stock feed yards
- It can also be used as a substitute material for clay for cement clinkers production
- Heavy metals can leach from stored fly ash into groundwater, which can put the health of the surrounding populations in danger
- Apart from causing air pollution, it can also contaminate water and soil systems>.
