India's First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with CBG Plant Inaugurated by PM Modi
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first modern self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art CBG plant in Gwalior. |
| Location | Adarsh Gaushala, Laltipara, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Key Features | - Houses over 10,000 cattle. - Operates a 100 tons/day Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant. - Produces 2-3 tons of Bio-CNG daily. |
| Project Overview | - Developed in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation. - Investment: Rs. 31 crores. - Spread across 5 acres. |
| Outputs | - Bio-CNG: 2-3 tons/day. - Dry bio-manure: 10-15 tons/day. |
| Waste Sources | - Cattle dung and garbage (vegetable and fruit waste from markets and homes). |
| Environmental Benefits | - Reduces carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. - Promotes climate change mitigation. |
| Economic Benefits | - Creates employment opportunities for locals. - Boosts green energy skills. |
| Benefits for Farmers | - Supplies affordable organic manure for nearby districts, promoting organic farming. |
| Additional Facilities | - Includes windrow composting for further organic waste processing. |