Archive · 25 Jul 2025
UP Government Rolls Out Rural Biogas Scheme for Homes
The government in Uttar Pradesh is starting a new program to help people in the countryside cook their food in a cleaner way.
They are building special units in homes that turn waste into gas for cooking.
These units will be put in 2.5 lakh homes.
The program will start in a few areas like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gonda.
The government will pay most of the cost, and farmers will pay a small amount.
The gas made will replace some of the usual cooking fuel, saving money.
It also creates fertilizer for farms.
The program helps the environment and saves money.
Uttar Pradesh is launching a rural biogas initiative.
The initiative aims to install biogas units in 2.5 lakh rural households.
The pilot phase begins in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gonda.
Farmers will contribute Rs 3,990 towards the estimated Rs 39,300 cost per unit.
The scheme seeks to reduce LPG use and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government and rural households are involved.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh is launching a rural biogas initiative.
- When
- The pilot phase will begin in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gonda.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, specifically in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Gonda for the pilot phase.
- Why
- To reduce LPG usage, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and improve rural energy access.
- Total Units Planned
- 2.5 lakh households
- Pilot Locations
- Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Gonda
- Cost Per Unit
- Rs 39,300
- Farmer Contribution
- Rs 3,990
- Expected LPG Reduction
- 70%
- Gaushala Units
- 43
- Slurry Generation
- 50 quintals/month (per gaushala)