Guwahati, Sept. 10 -- In a transformative step toward sustainable urban development, the Digboi Municipal Board on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art fecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) worth Rs 1.09 crore.

"This plant is not just about waste treatment it is about revolutionizing agriculture and protecting our environment," Digboi MLA Suren Phukan said after the inauguration.

The facility, designed with advanced technological processes, will convert human waste into organic manure, significantly reducing environmental hazards while simultaneously supporting local agriculture.

The initiative ensures that human waste will no longer be discharged into open areas or water bodies.

Instead, through modern scientific treatment, it will...