Archive · 6 Jun 2025
PMC to Establish Biogas Plant at Patna's Bazar Samiti
The city of Patna is getting a new biogas plant!
The government has approved a plan to build a plant at the Bazar Samiti, which is the biggest fruit and vegetable market.
This plant will turn food waste into energy and fertilizer.
The project will handle a lot of waste every day, taking it out of the garbage trucks.
Patna is one of only a few cities chosen for this type of project, which should help the city become cleaner and improve its ranking.
PMC will set up a biogas plant at Bazar Samiti in Patna.
The project is approved by the Union ministry of urban development and housing.
The plant will process 5,000 kg of organic waste daily.
It will produce around 250kg of biogas and 500 kg of organic fertilizer daily.
The project is supported by GIZ's MAF funding.
- Who
- Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- What
- is establishing a biogas plant at Bazar Samiti to manage waste.
- When
- The project is in the planning phase.
- Where
- Bazar Samiti in Patna.
- Why
- To address waste management challenges, reduce environmental impact, and improve Swachh Survekshan rankings.
- Plant Capacity
- 5 TPD (tonnes per day)
- Daily Organic Waste Processing
- Approximately 5,000 kg
- Daily Biogas Yield
- Around 250kg
- Daily Organic Fertilizer Yield
- 500 kg
- Location
- Bahadurpur area, Patna
- Project Title
- Waste solutions for a circular economy in India
- Project Approval
- Union ministry of urban development and housing
- Other Cities Selected
- Varanasi, Bengaluru, Trichy