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Kolhapur village cooks on biogas from waste, sidestepping LPG shortages and price hikes
India
Published on 28 April 2026
Cattle dung and kitchen scraps power every meal
In Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, hundreds of households are switching to biogas made from cattle dung and kitchen waste. The local, clean fuel helps families avoid LPG price spikes and supply shortages while keeping cooking steady. Government subsidies drove much of the adoption, but delays in funding have slowed newer installations in recent months.
- Hundreds of Kolhapur homes cook using biogas from local waste
- The system reduces dependence on LPG during price and supply shocks
- Government subsidy support expanded adoption across the village
- Delayed funding has slowed installation of new biogas units
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