The Bio-digester technology developed by Gwalior-based Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) and Tezpur-based Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) will be a global solution for waste management, according to former president of India A P J Abdul Kalam.
Delivering the inaugural address at the WATMAN 2013 - International Conference on ‘Sustainable 3R Solutions on Water Management - Reduce, Recycle and Reuse’ recently, Kalam said the Bio-digester, named as ELOO (eco-friendly loo), is the perfect alternative to the current ‘Flush and forget’ toilets.
It is expected that bio-toilets can save billions of dollars for any government in waste management and to ensure good health for all. The bio toilets degrade and convert human wastes into usable water in an eco-friendly manner.
The generated gas can be utilised for energy, cooking and irrigation purposes. The bacteria, which feeds upon the faecal matter inside the tank through anaerobic process, finally degrades the matter and releases methane gas that can be used for cooking. “The benefit of this technology can bring a major change in the quality of life and help to lead a healthy life across the world. The government has planned to implement 12,000 units for 10 islands in Lakshadweep and the Railways has planned 10,000 bio-toilets in,” Kalam added. Kalam said the solutions for clean water must be assessed on the following parameters, which include core technology and its efficacy in removing the organic, inorganic and microbes present.
Earlier, Kalam inaugurated ‘Water Expo 2013’, in which 400 exhibitors displayed their products.
