Why in news
- Industry bodies highlighted investment potential in the bioenergy sector under the national GOBARdhan initiative.
Key terms
Compressed Bio-Gas
Purified biogas with over 90% methane content, compositionally similar to commercial natural gas.
Bio-slurry
Nutrient-rich byproduct of anaerobic digestion used as an organic soil conditioner.
Circular Economy
Economic model focused on minimizing waste by recycling organic residues back into production loops.
City Gas Distribution
Network supplying piped natural gas and compressed natural gas to household and transport sectors.
What is the GOBARdhan Scheme?
- Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) is an umbrella initiative launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin.
- It aims to convert cattle dung, agricultural residue, and organic waste into biogas and Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG).
Key objectives and implementation framework
- Administered as an inter-ministerial initiative coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Mandates blended obligation for Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks to replace fossil natural gas.
- Provides central financial assistance for plant setup and promotes circular economy models in rural agrarian regions.
Why it matters
- Supports India's target of net-zero emissions by 2070 while reducing LNG import dependence.
- Provides additional revenue streams for farmers through organic bio-slurry monetization.
Prelims facts
- GOBARdhan is implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II.
Mains discussion
- Role of circular bioenergy in decarbonizing rural transport and supporting agrarian income.
Source: Economic Times
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