A new initiative has been taken by the National Dairy Development Board in which the NDDB is going to set up 15 compressed biogas plants (CBG) at a cost of ₹750 crore. These compressed biogas plants have been set up in six states, such as Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha and Bihar, in order to convert cow dung in India into clean energy.
The initiative of setting up compressed biogas plants supports clean energy production
In this initiative, farmers will receive ₹1 per Kg of cow dung supplied to these plants, which once ready will require more than 1,500 tonnes of cow dung daily. This move intends to combat rural sanitation issues, decrease foul odours emitted by unmanaged dung heaps, and provide an additional income stream to livestock owners. The initiative of setting up compressed biogas plants supports clean energy production and promotes sustainable rural development in the country. Undoubtedly, this initiative indicates a major development towards transforming waste like cow dung and preserving nature.
What did the Chairman of NDDB say?
Additionally, Meneesh Shah, chairman, NDDB, said: “An estimated 300-400 tonnes of cow-dung is already being procured from farmers. They are being paid up to ₹1 for every Kg of cow dung purchased for the existing Compressed biogas plants. We are now setting up 15 more plants, which are in many stages of construction. Notably, each of these plants will have 100 tonnes per day capacity (using cow dung as input) and each will cost about ₹50 crore.”