The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is pushing for a 10% compulsory blending target of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers by 2030. The plan is designed to improve India’s soil health through a phased mandate, gradually integrating FOM into current farming inputs rather than replacing them abruptly.
As cooking gas shortages bite amid global events, villagers in Uttar Pradesh are switching to biogas made from cow dung. The homegrown fuel helps run household kitchens and also produces useful fertilizer. With government backing tied to carbon neutrality targets, the small rural shift is gaining traction as a practical, sustainable energy alternative.
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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.
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