(a) whether Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed or proposes to develop a technology for treatment of
sewage through radiation and its conversion into bio-fertiliser; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the States where this technology is likely to be used?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY) :
(a)&(b) Yes Sir. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed technology for hygienisation of sewage sludge
through treatment by gamma radiation. A technology demonstration plant has been jointly set up at Vadodara in
Gujarat by BARC, Vadodara Municipal Corporation and Government of Gujarat and is in operation for about 15 years.
The radiation hygienised sludge can be easily converted into bio-fertilizers. Farmers around Vadodara, are using
hygienised sludge. Delhi Jal Board has shown interest to set up a similar plant in Delhi.