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PATNA GETS A GOBARDHAN
PLANT UNDER SBM-G
nder the GOBARdhan scheme of
SBM-G Phase-II, a 60 cum biogas
Uplant with a capacity of 2,000 kg has
been made functional with effect from 27 th
May 2023 in Udiyara GP (Dhanrua Block) of
Patna District in Bihar.
The plant was constructed by the Project
Implementing Agency (PIA) – M/s Anand
Engineers, who will operate and maintain it
for the next three years. The GP will monitor
and support the project.
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Cow dung is procured by the PIA from
local villagers at the rate of Rs. 1–1.5 per kg.
Users of the supplied biogas are charged
as per their consumption of gas, which
is measured using the metres installed.
The slurry is sold to local farmers at a
nominal cost.
GOBARdhan is being implemented in
partnership with State Governments and
the private sector including entrepreneurs,
societies, etc. Its objective is to generate