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BIOGAS PLANT IN KANPUR

NAGAR DISTRICT (UTTAR

PRADESH) MEETS FUEL NEEDS

OF HOUSEHOLDS

s an important component of SBM-G Uttar Pradesh and has a population of 7,026
Phase-II, a community biogas plant is individuals.
Aone of the best ways to manage solid
The 45 cum biogas plant is spread across
waste such as animal waste, crop residue,
an area of 10x15 metres, featuring a floating
kitchen leftovers, etc. It can also generate
dome and is estimated to cost Rs. 24.51
biogas that can be used as fuel, and slurry
lakhs. It became functional soon after the
which is a nutrient-rich manure for use in
construction was completed in 2023–2024.
agriculture.
Cow dung required for operation of the plant
Understanding these benefits, Itarra GP is sourced from the nearby gaushala, which
started a community biogas plant in 2022– houses around 105 cattle. Additionally,
2023 under the GOBARdhan initiative of around 10 families of the village have
SBM-G campaign. The GP is situated in consented to provide cow dung on a daily
Patara Block of Kanpur Nagar District in basis in return for slurry.

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