Gobardhan Yojana, full name of which is “Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan” is a scheme of the Government of India aimed at managing solid waste in villages, especially livestock and agricultural waste, to produce biogas, compost and Bio-CNG.
Headlines:
- Objective:
- Improving sanitation in villages.
- Generating energy and money from livestock and organic waste.
- To promote environmental cleanliness.
- Creating employment opportunities.
- Promoting rural entrepreneurship.
- Part of the scheme: It was launched under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
- Coordinating Department: The scheme is coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- When started: In April 2018.
- Where it started: In Karnal district of Haryana.
- Process:
- Biogas, compost and bio-CNG are produced from livestock and agricultural waste.
- Biogas can be used for cooking and other purposes.
- Bio-CNG can be used as fuel.
- Compost can be used as manure for crops.
- Advantage:
- Helps in making villages clean.
- Helps to generate energy and wealth.
- Creates employment opportunities.
- Promotes rural entrepreneurship.
- Protects the environment.