Guwahati: As concerns over LPG supply and rising costs continue to affect households, the Arunachal Pradesh govt has taken a significant step towards energy self-reliance by inaugurating a biogas plant at the Central Cattle Breeding Farm (CCBF) in Nirjuli near Itanagar.The 30 cubic metre (CuM) plant, consisting of two 15 CuM units, was developed under the department of animal husbandry, veterinary and dairy development following the directive of its minister Gabriel D Wangsu. The project was executed in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency and was commissioned on Friday.“The CCBF, Nirjuli, houses around 150 cattle of different age groups, producing about 5-6 quintals of cow dung daily. Earlier, most of this was dried and used as manure. With the new plant, the cow dung is now converted into clean biogas for cooking and lighting, while also producing nutrient-rich slurry that enhances soil fertility,” said Taba Heli, who is in charge of the project.“The farm also houses the residential quarters of more than 12 families, whose dependence on LPG was reduced by connecting their kitchens with biogas produced from this unit,” he said.He added that this initiative is a step towards a greener future, turning waste into valuable resources while promoting sustainable living and reducing dependence on LPG.
