Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India | Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd. (GUDC)
Hon. Supreme Court has passed an order to make scientific treatment and disposal of solid waste mandatory, as per the MSW-Rules-2000. Government of Gujarat thereby initiated the formation of Gujarat Urban Development Projects (GUDP) programme, with an aid of US $ 300 million from the World Bank. GUDC was appointed as nodal agencies vide the resolution dated 13/09/05 to implement the Municipal Solid Waste Management project for the ULBs of the state of Gujarat.
Himmatnagar Landfill site located in the state of Gujarat is one of the many landfill sites under the GUDC programme.
As per Supreme Court order, GUDP decided to implement solid waste management at Himmatnagar Landfil. This project supports the growing needs of city & protection of environment.
Considering the vital importance of the project for an effective growth of the city and protection of the environment, Consultants approved the use of Nonwoven Geotextile in the Himmatnagar landfill site. TechFab (India)
Industries Ltd met all the tender specifications required for the Nonwoven Geotextile to be used in the landfill site. TechFab (India) Industries Ltd thereby successfully supplied TechGeo Nonwoven Geotextile with mass per unit area of minimum 500 Gsm. TechGeo (Nonwoven Geotextile) supplied was made of Polypropylene staple fibre, needle punched and UV stabilized as per the tender specifications. Third party testing of TechGeo was carried out at Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) and was found satisfactory.
Following the Hon. Supreme Court’s directive under MSW Rules‑2000, scientific treatment and disposal of solid waste became mandatory. The Government of Gujarat, with World Bank support, launched the Gujarat Urban Development Projects (GUDP) programme to modernize waste management across the state.
Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd. (GUDC) was appointed as the nodal agency to execute the Municipal Solid Waste Management projects for urban local bodies across Gujarat, including the Himmatnagar landfill site.
The landfill needed to meet strict environmental standards, support the city’s growing waste management needs, and ensure long‑term protection of soil and groundwater from contamination.
TechFab India supplied TechGeo PP Nonwoven Geotextile that met all tender specifications. This geotextile was designed to provide separation, filtration, and protection functions essential for landfill performance.
It ensures effective separation of waste layers, prevents clogging, enhances drainage, and protects geomembranes from puncture — all critical for safe and sustainable landfill operation.
The landfill was successfully constructed with TechGeo Nonwoven Geotextile, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, long‑term durability, and effective solid waste management for Himmatnagar.
By delivering high‑quality geosynthetics that meet stringent standards, TechFab India reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner for sustainable urban infrastructure and environmental protection projects.
