Digboi: In a landmark move towards sustainable urban management, the Digboi Municipal Board on Wednesday inaugurated a modern fecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) worth Rs 1.09 crore. The facility is designed to convert human waste into organic manure, reducing environmental hazards while promoting organic farming practices in the region.
“This plant is not just about waste treatment; it is about revolutionizing agriculture and protecting our environment,” said Digboi MLA Suren Phukan while inaugurating the project.
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The FSTP will ensure that untreated human waste is no longer discharged into open areas or water bodies. Instead, through advanced scientific processes, the waste will be converted into bio-fertilizer and usable liquid extracts suitable for farming. Municipal officials added that sludge collection from households will be carried out by the board at minimal cost, ensuring accessibility and affordability.
Phukan hailed the project as a bold step toward eco-friendly urban practices, placing Digboi in line with global sustainable development models.
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The inauguration ceremony saw the participation of Tinsukia Additional Commissioner Mirzana Hussain, DMA Director Tonkeswar Das, Digboi Municipal Board Chairman Sudip Dutta Choudhury, and several other civic leaders and community representatives.
Officials expressed confidence that the Digboi FSTP will serve as a model for other municipalities across Assam, balancing sanitation needs with the rising demand for organic farming inputs.
