Published Date: 2011-03-05, Saturday
Prof. Dr.
Bhadraman Tuladhar, Registrar of Kathmandu University has inaugurated the
demonstration lighting of street lamps by switching on the generator on the eve of MAHASHIVRATRI ( March 2nd
1011 ) at Tankeswar Mahadev tempble of
Kalimati area at Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Everyday, tones of
organic waste are produced from Kalimati market, that can be used to produce
biogas by anaerobic digestion process. The produced biogas can be used to
generate electricity. Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu
University has collaborated with Tankeswor Mahadev Preservation Society to
launch project on installation of biogas plant for generation of electricity for
street lighting at Tankeswor Mahadev area situated at the bank of Bishnumati River
using vegetable waste of Kalimati Vegetable and Fruit Market. The program is being
supported by Canadian Cooperation Organization.
