Biogas plant provides clean cooking, lighting in Arunachal
A 30 Cubic Meter biogas plant has been commissioned at the Central Cattle Breeding Farm (CCBF) in Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, converting cow dung into clean biogas for cooking and lighting. The plant serves over 12 families, reducing their dependence on LPG, and produces nutrient-rich slurry for soil fertility.
Gabriel D Wangsu, the minister in-charge in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, directed the department to replicate this model across state farms, promoting clean energy, organic farming, and reducing pollution. The initiative is a step towards sustainable living, turning waste into valuable resources.
Accordingly, Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency, in collaboration with AHV and DD department, has fast-tracked its commissioning that was commissioned on 27th March 2026.
The event was graced by RK Sharma, IAS, Commissioner (Planning, Power and NCER), YVVJ Rajasekhar, IAS, Secretary (AHV and DD along with officers from APEDA and the Department of AHV and DD.
The Minister further directed the department to prepare a proposal for increasing the capacity and replicate such Bio Gas plants across various state farms of Arunachal Pradesh. Mr. Wangshu emphasized that effective utilisation of cattle waste not only helps in the generation of clean energy but also reduces environmental pollution and promotes organic farming, besides reducing dependency on LPG at this juncture.
He further encouraged farmers and field officers to replicate such models at the grassroots level for long-term benefits.
According to Dr Taba Heli (Project In charge), this initiative marks a meaningful step towards a greener future, turning waste into valuable resources while promoting sustainable living and reducing dependence on LPG.
