Current Context : India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art CBG plant was inaugurated in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. 

How does it work?

• The plant converts cattle dung and organic waste like vegetable and fruit leftovers into compressed biogas (Bio-CNG) and organic manure.

Capacity and Output:

• Processes 100 tons of cattle dung daily.
• Produces 2–3 tons of compressed biogas and 10–15 tons of bio-manure per day.

Economic and Environmental Benefits:

• Reduces carbon emissions by utilizing methane-rich waste.
• Provides affordable bio-manure to promote organic farming in nearby regions.
• Offers an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, supporting climate change mitigation.

Developed by the Gwalior Municipal Corporation in partnership with the Indian Oil Corporation.

Policy Alignment:

• Supports government initiatives like the SATAT Scheme(Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) and the GOBAR-DHAN Scheme (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan).

What is Compressed Biogas (CBG)?

It is a renewable form of energy produced by compressing purified biogas, similar to compressed natural gas (CNG).

Production Process:

1. Generated through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste such as agricultural residue, municipal waste, or animal manure.
2. Purified to remove impurities like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) before compression.