Overview

• The BMC on July 18 awarded NECL a ₹2,540 crore contract to biologically remediate 18.5 million tonnes of legacy waste at the Deonar dumping ground.
• NECL’s bid came in 7.29% above the ₹2,368 crore estimate, making it the lowest offer among three finalists after three tender deadline extensions.
• The three-year project targets processing 23,000 tonnes of waste daily and includes reclaiming 110 hectares to support the Adani Group and SRA’s Dharavi Redevelopment Project.
• Authorities are securing clearances under coastal regulation and mangrove protection rules while planning a logistics fleet of 1,200 trucks.
• Work is set to begin in October 2025 after the monsoon, with the bio-remediation schedule pausing during each rainy season over the three-year period.