Khutahri village in Sandesh block in Bhojpur, Bihar has inaugurated its first cow dung gas plant, part of the state’s pioneering community-run Gobar Gas Dhan Yojana. With this, the district is celebrating a significant breakthrough in energy technology.
This initiative promises to alleviate the financial burden of expensive LPG cylinders, offering a cost-effective and safer alternative. With financial and technical support provided by UNICEF, the cow dung gas plant took approximately 18 months to complete, with an investment of Rs 6.34 lakh.
Currently, the plant services eight households in Khutiari village, supplying gas at a monthly cost of Rs 500 to Rs 600 in contrast to traditional LPG cylinders that cost over Rs 1,200. The project team, comprising local leaders and volunteers, manages the operation of the plant.
Around 350 kg of cow dung is collected daily from community members to fuel the plant. The initiative not only reduces the cost of cooking gas but also mitigates environmental and safety concerns associated with traditional fuels.
Talking to News18, technical coordinator Surya Bind said, “The success of this project in Khutahri village paves the way for similar implementation in other regions. Benefits of the cow dung gas plant extended beyond cost savings.”
The cow dung gas plant reduces waste, minimizes fire hazards and contributes to cleaner cooking practices. If this model proves to be successful, it is expected to be replicated in other villages, enhancing both economic and environmental sustainability across the region.
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