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Delhi Opens Rs 16-Crore Biogas Plant to Reduce Yamuna Pollution
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What Happened?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a Rs 16-crore biogas plant at Goyla Dairy to convert cattle dung into clean fuel, aiming to reduce pollution in the Yamuna River.
Key points
- The biogas plant can process 200 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily.
- It will produce approximately 14,000 cubic metres of raw biogas and 5.6 tonnes of purified compressed biogas each day.
- The project aims to prevent dairy waste from entering drains and polluting the Yamuna.
- The facility is funded by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' Urban Development Fund.
- The plant will supply gas to Indraprastha Gas Limited through a pipeline.
- The initiative is part of the Centre's 'Waste to Wealth' approach.
Key insights
- The project may improve sanitation in dairy colonies and reduce waste flow into drains.
- It could enhance the use of clean energy derived from waste.
- The initiative aligns with the government's Clean Yamuna initiative, aiming for a cleaner river.
Why it matters
The biogas plant could significantly reduce pollution in the Yamuna while providing an additional income source for dairy operators.
Entities
Rekha Gupta· PersonGoyla Dairy· LocationIndraprastha Gas Limited· CompanyYamuna· LocationMunicipal Corporation of Delhi· OrganizationUnion Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs· Organization
Source
India Today
