Mses Invited To Bid For Fly Ash From BALCO's Thermal Power Plant

(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 18 (KNN) Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, has announced an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the sale of fly ash to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) engaged in ash-based product manufacturing.

BALCO, operating a 0.57 MTPA aluminium smelter in Korba, Chhattisgarh, is offering approximately 0.30 Million Metric Tonnes of dry fly ash from its 2010 MW coal-based thermal power plant.

This initiative aligns with various governmental directives aimed at environmentally friendly utilisation of industrial by-products.

The EOI is open to MSEs with valid Consent to Operate from CPCB/SPCB or MSE registration for ash-based product manufacturing.

Buyers must adhere to guidelines set by the Ministry of Power, MoEF&CC, CECB, and other statutory authorities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

The e-auction process has been carefully scheduled, with submission of documents set for July 16-20, 2024, followed by scrutiny on July 21, 2024.

The E-Auction itself is slated for July 25, 2024, from 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Participants are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 10,000, with a minimum bid quantity set at 50 MT.

Interested parties can submit their EOI by July 20, 2024, to ... . Further information is available on BALCO's website for those seeking additional details about the bidding process and requirements.

This initiative underscores Vedanta's commitment to sustainable practices and supports the government's push for increased utilisation of fly ash in various industries.

It also presents an opportunity for MSEs to participate in environmentally responsible manufacturing processes, contributing to a more circular and sustainable economy.

(KNN Bureau)

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