The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) projects that the government's ₹23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme could reduce India's gas import bill by $5 billion.
$5 billion
Projected Gas Import Reduction
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2014
Swachh Bharat Mission Launched
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission' was initiated to improve sanitation and across India, creating a policy environment conducive to initiatives like GOBARdhan that address organic waste. This laid groundwork for waste-to-wealth concepts.
2018
GOBARdhan Scheme Officially Launched
The Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) Scheme was launched, focusing on converting organic waste into biogas and bio-slurry to promote rural cleanliness and generate energy. This marked the official start of the program.
2022
National Biofuel Policy Revised
The government revised its National Biofuel Policy, setting more ambitious targets for biofuel blending and production, further boosting the potential for schemes like GOBARdhan. This provided a stronger policy push for .
August 2026
Government Allocates ₹23,731 Crore to GOBARdhan
The government approved a significant outlay of ₹23,731 crore for the GOBARdhan scheme, demonstrating a strong financial commitment to scaling up the initiative and enhancing its impact.
Today
Indian Biogas Association (IBA) projected the GOBARdhan Scheme could reduce India's gas imports by $5 billion.
What happens next?
Continued government support and increased adoption of biogas plants are expected to drive the GOBARdhan Scheme towards achieving its import reduction and waste management goals.
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) announced optimistic projections for the government's GOBARdhan Scheme, a significant circular bioenergy initiative. The scheme, which focuses on converting organic waste into biogas and bio-slurry, is expected to help India reduce its gas import bill by an impressive **$5 billion**. This comes amid the scheme's overall outlay of ₹23,731 crore (approximately $2.8 billion USD) and highlights the potential of indigenous renewable energy sources to bolster energy security and save valuable foreign exchange. The initiative not only addresses waste management but also promotes rural economic development through sustainable energy production.
💭 If you're wondering…
GOBARdhan is a government initiative that promotes the conversion of organic waste, such as cattle dung and agricultural residue, into valuable resources like biogas, bio-CNG, and organic fertilizers.
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