GOBARdhan — Compressed Biogas Plants Operational

GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) was launched in 2018 as a small pilot. The Cabinet approved a dedicated Unified CBG scheme in August 2026 with ₹23,731 crore outlay for 2026-37, targeting a ten-fold scale-up in domestic Compressed Biogas production. As of July 2026: 217 plants operational with ~1,773 tonnes/day capacity. CBG is produced from agricultural residue, cattle dung, municipal solid waste, and sewage — converting waste to clean fuel while reducing stubble burning and open defecation. Each plant generates both energy and bio-slurry organic fertiliser.