The government today launched a mobile App for better management of fly ash produced by thermal power plants.
 
This platform will enable better management of the ash produced by thermal power plants by providing an interface between fly ash producers (thermal power plants) and potential ash users such as road contractors, cement plants, etc.
 
Union Minister of State (with independent charge) for power and new & renewable energy R K Singh launched the web-based application named ASH TRACK in New Delhi.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Singh said that proper management of fly ash is important for not only the environment but for us as well, as the ash produced by the power plants occupies a lot of land space. 
 
He said at present 63% of the fly ash is being utilised and the target is for 100% utilisation of the substance.
 
He said road contractors and construction engineers need to know the benefits of using fly ash in construction, asking the officials to work out the per kilometer construction costs of roads using fly ash.
 
Further, he said if it was found to be expensive, then measures need to be taken to reduce the cost by way of tax structure, subsidies and transportation services. 
 
Singh also stressed upon the need to come up with a policy to encourage fly ash use in cement plant.