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Moupur village: A 25 cum community Luri village: A 10 cum community biogas
biogas plant manages around 600–650 kg plant manages around 250–275 kgs of cow
of cow dung and other biomass generated dung generated each day at the village
each day in the village. The gas produced level. The gas produced is supplied to five
is supplied to six households and two households. A total of 500 litres of liquid
community centres. A total of 1,200 litres fertilizer is generated each day.
of liquid fertilizer is generated on a daily
basis. Another 4 cum community biogas The liquid fertilizer is converted into
plant manages 100–125 kgs of cow dung vermicompost and used as manure in
generated on a daily basis. The gas produced agriculture. Management of cow dung and
is supplied to three households. A total of other organic matter has helped Nartap
200 litres of liquid fertilizer is generated on GP achieve visual cleanliness – an integral
a daily basis. component of ODF Plus.

utcome

The initiative has not only promoted hygiene
and cleanliness but also improved the
general quality of life in the villages. People

have learned the value of waste, which has

enabled them to earn an income from it.
The biogas produced has offered them a
cost-effective and conducive technological

option for safe and sustainable disposal and

management of biodegradable waste.

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