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N. Kalidas, secretary of INSWAREB, has written to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urging him to improve the distribution and accessibility of fly ash from thermal power plants. Kalidas argues that the current system hinders the production of eco-friendly fly ash bricks, as plants face supply shortages due to mismanagement by TPPs and a lack of dry ash collection systems. He suggests making fly ash readily available, like clay, to encourage brick manufacturers to switch to fly ash bricks. He notes that even at a conservative penetration rate, the brick industry alone could consume a significant amount of the State’s fly ash production. Kalidas also points out that the cement industry could use more fly ash if supply were more reliable. INSWAREB offers to assist the government in streamlining the process and suggests that fly ash brick activity could generate carbon credits.
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Andhra Pradesh Urged to Ease Fly Ash Distribution to Boost Eco-Friendly Brick Production
Visakhapatnam, December 4, 2025 – A leading environmental expert is calling on the Andhra Pradesh government to revamp its fly ash distribution system, citing significant potential for boosting the production of eco-friendly fly ash bricks and reducing reliance on traditional clay bricks.
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, N. Kalidas, secretary of the Institute for Solid Waste Research & Ecological Balance (INSWAREB), highlighted the current inefficiencies hindering the fly ash brick industry. Kalidas alleges that thermal power plants (TPPs) are creating artificial scarcity through mismanagement of fly ash deliveries. Many fly ash brick plants have either shut down or reduced production due to inconsistent supply.
“Fly ash should be made as easily available as clay,” Kalidas urged, suggesting that the government should incentivize clay brick manufacturers to transition to using fly ash.
Andhra Pradesh generates approximately 10 million tonnes of fly ash annually from its thermal power plants. Kalidas argues that the brick sector alone has the capacity to consume the entire amount. If given access to fly ash, the cement and infastructure industry could drastically increase the amount consumed.
Kalidas emphasizes the environmental and economic benefits of promoting fly ash bricks. He suggests that the State could potentially earn millions in carbon credits. INSWAREB has offered its expertise to assist the government in developing a comprehensive action plan to streamline fly ash distribution and unlock the potential of this underutilized resource.
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