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From Disposal Challenge to Circular-Economy Resource
Coal remains India's dominant source of electricity generation. In FY 2024-25, the country's coal and lignite thermal power stations generated over 340 million tonnes of fly-ash — with utilisation climbing to nearly 98 per cent, one of the sector's strongest levels.
This progress did not happen by accident. India's Fly Ash Mission, tighter MoEFCC and CPCB guidelines, steady construction-sector demand, and freight concessions from Indian Railways all pushed this shift forward together. Together, these measures helped transform fly ash from a disposal challenge into a significant circular-economy resource.
Gypsum presents a different and less developed resource-recovery opportunity. FGD systems can generate gypsum as a by-product when coal plants remove sulphur dioxide emissions. However, FGD installation has lagged behind earlier compliance timelines. Power plants have installed FGD systems at only a fraction of India's coal-fired capacity, despite successive compliance deadlines.
The CEE Waste Management Summit & Awards 2026 will bring plant operators, regulators, technology providers and recycling innovators together. They will examine the progress of the fly-ash model and explore the emerging opportunities around gypsum.
Two Streams, Two Very Different Stories
Real, diversified demand
The sector directed roughly 32 per cent of fly ash to roads and flyovers, 27 per cent to cement manufacturing, and 14 per cent to bricks and tiles. The remainder went to backfilling, mine filling, agriculture, and ready-mix concrete.
Portland pozzolana cement made with fly ash strengthens concrete and cuts material costs, while fly ash bricks stay lighter and more durable and reduce the need for quarried clay. Reclamation projects turn mine land and low-lying areas into usable topsoil instead of leaving them as wasteland.
Substitution, not invention
Gypsum recovery in India is still in its early stages, shaped directly by how fast plants install FGD systems. Only around 44 thermal power units — roughly 11 per cent of the capacity targeted for FGD retrofitting — have commissioned systems.
Where FGD systems do operate, gypsum has three clear paths to market: cement producers use it as a setting retarder, construction firms use it for plasterboard and drywall, and farmers use it as a soil conditioner that adds calcium and sulphur to alkaline soils.
FGD retrofitting nationwide
Proof That Circular Models Can Work at Scale
Fly-ash utilisation in India has climbed from under 10 per cent in the 1990s to close to full utilisation today — proof that circular-economy models can work at a national scale when policy, industry, and infrastructure align.
Diversified demand across roads, cement, bricks, mine filling, and agriculture has made this recovery durable rather than dependent on a single buyer.
FGD gypsum can provide a domestic alternative to natural gypsum in applications such as cement and construction materials.
Both materials reduce demand on virgin resources like sand, gravel, and mined gypsum, while cutting the sector's landfill and land-use footprint.
Wider FGD adoption could increase domestic gypsum availability and create new opportunities for its use across relevant industries.
Effective material recovery can help power plants reduce disposal requirements while creating opportunities to reuse industrial by-products.
Six Conversations Shaping India's Recovery Sector
What's actually driving India's fly-ash utilisation rate toward near-total capacity and what's still slowing the last mile in lagging states and sectors.
The business case for FGD installation and gypsum recovery as India's regulatory framework continues to evolve.
Real plant-level case studies in fly-ash-based cement, bricks, road base material, and mine and land reclamation.
Policy developments shaping FGD requirements, compliance timelines, and the potential impact on future gypsum availability.
Emerging technologies and vendor solutions in ash handling, transport, and gypsum processing.
Where environmental compliance and profitable material reuse genuinely meet and where they still don't.
Why You Should Attend
Gain insights from industry leaders on sustainable waste management practices
Discover innovative applications of fly-ash and gypsum in various industries
Network with policymakers, researchers, and industry experts
Explore new business opportunities in the waste-to-wealth sector
Stay updated on government regulations and incentives for power waste management
Learn about innovative research shaping the future of thermal power waste utilisation
Built for the People Driving This Sector
Thermal power plant operators and engineers
Environmental managers and consultants
Government officials and regulators
Fly-ash and gypsum recycling experts
Energy and infrastructure policy analysts
Waste-to-wealth entrepreneurs and technology vendors
Conference Agenda
Event Timeline
3 Days • 1 Platform • Complete Industry Experience
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Alongside the summit sessions, the CEE Waste Management Awards 2026 will recognise power generation companies, plants, and individuals driving measurable progress in waste management. Categories will span fly-ash utilisation leadership to effective FGD implementation. The awards will also spotlight standout gypsum recovery initiatives. It's a chance for organisations already doing this work well to be recognised in front of the peers and regulators shaping where the industry goes next.
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IPP Below 500 MW Unit of the Year
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IPP 500 - 1000 MW Unit of the Year
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IPP 1000 - 1500 MW Unit of the Year
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IPP Above 1500 MW Unit of the Year
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CPP Below 50 MW Unit of the Year
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CPP 50 - 135 MW Unit of the Year
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CPP Above 135 MW Unit of the Year
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Below 500 MW Unit of the Year
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500 - 1000 MW Unit of the Year
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1000 - 1500 MW Unit of the Year
Excellence in Coal Beneficiation & Waste Reduction Plant of the Year
Excellence in Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Ash Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Transportation & Logistics Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Waste Reduction & Recovery Plant of the Year
Excellence in Ash Handling System Optimization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Dry Fly Ash Collection & Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Bottom Ash Management & Utilization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Ash Pond Reduction & Ash Utilization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Sustainable Ash Utilization & Environmental Compliance Plant of the Year
Excellence in Integrated Ash Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Circular Economy & Resource Recovery Plant of the Year
Excellence in Ash Utilization for Environmental Sustainability Plant of the Year
Excellence in Reduction of Landfill & Ash Pond Dependency Plant of the Year
Excellence in Water Conservation through Ash Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Digitalization & Automation in Ash Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Digital Ash Tracking & Monitoring Plant of the Year
Excellence in Smart Ash Handling & Utilization Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Data-Driven Waste Management & Resource Optimization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Long-Term Collaboration with Cement Industry Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization through Cement & Concrete Applications Plant of the Year
Excellence in Innovative Fly Ash Market Development Plant of the Year
Excellence in Multi-Sector Ash Utilization & Resource Recovery Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization IPP Coal Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization IPP Lignite Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization CPP Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Team of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Leader of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Women Icon of the Year
Excellence in Outstanding Achievement in Fly Ash / Gypsum Utilization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Waste Management Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Innovative Fly Ash Utilization Technology Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization in PPC Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization in Composite Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization in RMC
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization for AAC Blocks
Excellence in Fly Ash Utilization for Fly Ash Bricks
Excellence in Gypsum Utilization Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Gypsum Management & Circularity Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR) Utilization Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Integrated Waste & Resource Management Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Waste Reduction & Resource Recovery Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Circular Economy & Resource Recovery Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Zero Waste to Landfill Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash Transportation & Logistics Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Sustainable Fly Ash Storage & Handling Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Digitalisation & Automation Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Digital Fly Ash Tracking & Utilisation Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Smart Waste Management & Resource Optimization Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Waste Heat Recovery-Based Energy Generation Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Waste Management – Health, Safety & Safe Fly Ash Handling Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Cement Plant of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Team of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Leader of the Year
Excellence in Fly Ash & Waste Utilization Women Icon of the Year
Excellence in Outstanding Achievement in Fly Ash Utilization Plant of the Year
Excellence in Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Waste Management Plant of the Year
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- Indian Delegate
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- Overseas Delegate
- USD 450 Per Person (Single Occupancy)
- Group Discount
- 5% For 3+ Participants
- 10% For 5+ Participants
Award Nomination
- Indian Nominee
- INR 45,500 + 18% GST Per Category (Single Occupancy)
- Overseas Nominee
- USD 600 Per Category (Single Occupancy)
- Group Discount
- 5% For 3+ Categories
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| Sponsorship Opportunities | Platinum Sponsor INR 850,000 + 18% GST / USD 10,000 |
Diamond Sponsor INR 650,000 + 18% GST / USD 7,500 |
Gold Sponsor INR 550,000 + 18% GST / USD 6,500 |
Silver Sponsor INR 450,000 + 18% GST / USD 5,500 |
Associate Sponsor INR 350,000 + 18% GST / USD 4,500 |
Lunch Sponsor INR 300,000 + 18% GST / USD 4,000 |
Welcome Kit Sponsor INR 250,000 + 18% GST / USD 3,500 |
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