National Awards for Thermal Power Plants in Madhya Pradesh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Awards for Thermal Power Plants |
| Date | During the 14th International Housing Conference held in Goa |
| Theme | Fly Ash Utilisation-2025 |
| Organizer | Mission Energy Foundation (non-profit organisation) |
| Awarded Power Plants | Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station Dongalia, Satpura Thermal Power Station Sarni, Amarkantak Thermal Power Station Chachai (MPPGCL, Madhya Pradesh) |
| Categories | - Less than 500 MW: Satpura and Amarkantak Thermal Power Stations |
| - More than 500 MW: Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station | |
| Fly Ash Use | Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station utilized over 100% fly ash sustainably |
| About Fly Ash | - Byproduct of coal-fired power plants |
| - Collected via Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) or bag filters | |
| Composition | Silicon dioxide (SiO2), Aluminium oxide (Al2O3), Ferric oxide (Fe2O3), Calcium oxide (CaO) |
| Applications | Used in concrete, cement products, road base, metal recovery, mineral filler |
| Harmful Effects | Can cause heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and stroke |