India's First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with Compressed Biogas Plant Launched in Gwalior
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | India's first modern and self-sufficient gaushala with a CBG plant launched in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Location | Adarsh Gaushala, Gwalior, managed by Gwalior Municipal Corporation. |
| Capacity | Houses over 10,000 cattle. |
| Unique Achievement | Madhya Pradesh's first CBG plant producing biogas from cattle dung and organic waste. |
| Technology | Windrow composting method used for organic waste processing. |
| Daily Output | - Bio-CNG: 2-3 tons from 100 tons of cattle dung. - Bio-manure: 10-15 tons. |
| Environmental Benefits | - Reduces carbon emissions. - Promotes circular economy practices. |
| Economic Impact | Creates local jobs and provides affordable bio-manure to farmers. |
| Social Impact | Encourages organic farming practices. |
| Model for Development | Pioneering model for sustainable and self-reliant gaushala. |
| Biogas Composition | Mostly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). |