GOBARdhan Scheme: Transforming India's Organic Waste into Clean Energy and Rural Prosperity
(Based on Article in INDIAN EXPRESS dated 7th August 2026)
9 August 2026
GOBARdhan Scheme: Transforming India's Organic Waste into Clean Energy and Rural Prosperity
(Based on Article in INDIAN EXPRESS dated 7th August 2026)
The Union Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan), India's National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme will be implemented over 10 years (FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). It aims to establish Compressed Biogas (CBG) as a major component of India's future energy mix while promoting waste-to-wealth, rural income generation and energy security.
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GOBARdhan scheme transforms organic waste into compressed biogas. India's ₹23,731 crore initiative promoting circular economy, rural income and energy security over 10 years.
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GOBARdhan schemecompressed biogasCBG productioncircular bioeconomyrenewable energyagricultural wasteSATAT programmeCity Gas Distributionrural incomeenergy security