Cabinet approves Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production

August 6, 2026 11:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme aims to transform India's vast organic waste resources into clean energy, rural livelihoods and economic growth. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A vital step towards clean energy, rural prosperity and realising our collective dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat! The Cabinet has...

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

March 10, 2026 3:08 PM

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

The Centre is promoting the use of organic fertilizers produced from biogas plants under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, the minister said the scheme supports organic fertilizers produced from plants under the GOBARdhan Scheme and Compressed Biogas (CBG) facilities. Under the initiative, the government provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per metric tonn...