Information about the scheme:
Under the National Biogas Development Scheme, Central Government grants are given for setting up biogas plants. For general group, the amount is Rs. 14,350/- per plant, for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, the amount is Rs. 22,000/- per plant, if toilet is connected, the amount is Rs. 1,600/- per plant. Under the Z.P. Cess Fund, a supplementary grant of Rs. 12,000/- is payable per plant.
Beneficiaries: Farmers from all categories can avail the benefits but the said beneficiaries should have 2 to 3 animals. Also, they should have 7/12, 8A.
Advantages:
- Biogas is a great alternative to traditional fuels.
- Along with biogas production, good quality organic fertilizer, good compost fertilizer helps prevent the spread of diseases and weed seeds.
- Helps prevent air pollution.
- This is a good way to dispose of human excreta in rural areas, which helps to avoid problems related to proper sanitation.
- Women are freed from the problem of gas leakage. It is a great alternative to the shortage of gas cylinders and also saves money.
- For a family of 5 to 6 people, cooking, breakfast, and heating water can be done at both times.
- This saves about two gas cylinders per month, saves wood and protects nature.
- The best organic fertilizer is available in slurry form.
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