GOBARdhan scheme

GOBARdhan Initiative Begins Reaping Good Results & Stimulating Investments In Biogas Sector in India
About the scheme:

The Gobardhan scheme focuses on managing and converting cattle dung and solid waste on farms into compost, biogas, and bio-CNG.
In addition to keeping the village clean, it provides additional income for farmers and cattle herders.
The GOBARdhan scheme also aims to make farmers more self-reliant in converting ‘waste to energy.’

Objectives

In the long run, the scheme aims to help villages safely manage their cattle waste, agricultural waste, and organic waste.
Develop decentralized systems to turn cattle and organic waste into wealth for communities.
The effective disposal of waste in rural areas is to reduce vector-borne diseases and promote environmental sanitation.
The conversion of organic waste, especially cattle waste, into biogas and fertilizer can be beneficial for rural areas.
Opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to generate income and employment should be promoted.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB

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