Raipur, November 22, 2024: Gwalior houses India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant.
On October 2, last Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gwalior’s new 100 TPD cattle dung-based Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant, exemplifying his vision for a “Waste to Wealth” initiative.

The Compressed Bio-Gas CBG plant is Gwalior’s largest cowshed, Adarsh Gaushala, located in Laltipara area.
The Gaushala is operated by Gwalior Municipal Corporation and over 10,000 cattle live here.
The Gaushala has achieved a landmark feat with the establishment of India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala that houses a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant. The speciality of this plant is that it is the first CBG plant in Madhya Pradesh in which biogas will be prepared from cattle dung and garbage such as vegetable and fruit waste materials collected from mandis and homes, Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs sources said.

According to the district authority, this ambitious project spread over 5 acres, has been developed in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation worth Rs 31 crores.
The gaushala’s CBG plant transforms cow dung, an often-underutilized resource, into Bio CNG (compressed natural gas) and organic manure, promoting sustainable practices while reducing carbon emissions.
The plant will generate two tons of compressed Biogas daily from 100 tons of cattle dung. Additionally, it produces 10-15 tons of dry bio-manure daily, a valuable by-product for organic farming.
The plant is not only technologically advanced but also designed for long-term sustainability. The project also incorporates provisions for windrow composting, located adjacent to the main plant, which will allow for further organic waste processing.
The CBG plant at Laltipara Gaushala stands as a model of successful collaboration between society and government, setting a world-class benchmark in sustainable development.
The plant produces 2-3 tons of Bio-CNG daily, providing a cleaner, eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels and helping reduce carbon emissions.

By utilizing cow dung for energy, it helps curb carbon emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, making a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation.
This initiative also creates employment opportunities for locals, boosting the economy while promoting skills in green energy and sustainable practices.
Furthermore, local farmers will benefit directly from this project. With bio-manure readily available at affordable prices, farmers in nearby districts are encouraged to adopt organic farming practices.
The Laltipara Gaushala CBG plant is more than just an industrial facility—it represents a holistic approach to sustainability that balances environmental responsibility with economic and social benefits.
As India’s first self-reliant gaushala of its kind, it is a pioneering model for other regions to replicate.
More Stories
Applications invited for Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024 and 2025
Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi has invited applications from outstanding young artists of performing arts fields for Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024 and 2025 till 07 July.
First Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Arun Kumar passes away
First Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Arun Kumar passed away yesterday. A condolence meeting was organized today at the Secretariat and two minutes of silence was observed before paying rich tributes to him.
Sai Govt Rationalise 10,463 Schools in Chhattisgarh Under National Education Policy 2020
The Chhattisgarh government led by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today taken a major decision with the aim of improving the quality of school education and has issued an order for rationalization of a total of 10,463 schools in the state.
Rs 727.50 Crore Worth of 13.22 Lakh Standard Bags of Tendu Leaves Collected in Chhattisgarh
More than 13 lakh 22 thousand 730 standard bags of tendu leaves have been collected in Chhattisgarh so far, in lieu of which Rs 727 crore 50 lakh 17 thousand will be paid to the tendu leave pluckers.
Chief Minister Sai inaugurates Gramin Bank in Pamed in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh
Interior Pamed in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, which was once considered the stronghold of Maoist Battalion No. 1, today banks are opening there, girls’ residential schools are being built and people are participating in good governance camps with open mind.
India’s Leading AI Data Center Soon in Raipur; ESDS to Invest Rs 600 Crore
Chhattisgarh is going to take a big step in the digital landscape of the country. Technology company ESDS Software Solution Ltd has presented a proposal of investment of more than Rs 600 crore to Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai to set up a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence based data center in Raipur.