In a significant step towards sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation, the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has announced plans to set up a compressed biogas (CBG) plant on 10 acres of land in Nainwal village.
The plant will convert organic and cattle waste into energy and organic manure, addressing long-standing challenges of rural waste disposal while creating economic opportunities for local communities.
MCM Commissioner Ayush Sinha shared details of the initiative, stating that Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) will invest between `90 and `100 crore in the establishment, operation and management of the plant.
The proposed facility aims to utilise cow dung and other biodegradable waste from municipal areas, cattle farms and agricultural fields to produce compressed biogas and high-quality compost.
“This project will not only help manage solid waste more effectively but will also contribute to environmental cleanliness and the reduction of vector-borne diseases,” Sinha said. “The gas produced will be made available for use in agriculture, promoting sustainable farming practices.”
A formal proposal for the CBG plant is being prepared and will be submitted to the Haryana Government
for approval. Sinha mentioned that the plan has already been discussed in a recent MCM house meeting and is receiving positive feedback from newly elected councillors.
As part of the groundwork, the corporation will conduct a detailed survey to assess the daily generation of waste from various sources, including municipal solid waste, cattle sheds, agricultural fields, cow shelters, private livestock owners and bulk waste producers. This data will help in designing the plant’s capacity and logistics.
Notably, Manesar is currently grappling with the problem of unprocessed waste, with nearly 4,000 metric tonnes lying unattended at the Sector 6 dumping site. MCM has two designated waste dumping and processing locations, but the accumulation of organic waste continues to be a pressing issue.
The planned biogas facility is expected to be a game changer for waste management in the region, aligning with India’s broader goals of promoting renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.