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Punjab CM lays foundation of Rs 65-crore biogas plant in Ludhiana
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a Rs 65-crore compressed biogas plant at Haibowal, Ludhiana, on Friday. The plant will process 300 tonnes of cattle dung daily from…
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a Rs 65-crore compressed biogas plant at Haibowal, Ludhiana, on Friday. The plant will process 300 tonnes of cattle dung daily from a nearby dairy complex, aiming to prevent waste from entering the polluted Budha Nallah and reduce sewer blockages. It is expected to be operational by September 2027.
The project will directly benefit 435 dairy owners under the 'Waste-to-Wealth' mission, producing around five tonnes of compressed biogas and organic bio-fertiliser every day. Mann said similar plants will be set up across Punjab to promote green energy and tackle pollution. The state government also claimed to have laid 14,000 km of pipes for canal irrigation, with another 7,000 km planned by end of 2026.
The Indian Opinion
The Budha Nallah has been a running sore for Ludhiana for decades, and every government has promised a fix. A 300-tonne-a-day CBG plant that turns dung into fuel and fertiliser sounds good on paper, but the real test will be whether the dairy owners actually get paid a fair price for their waste. If the plant runs at half capacity or the biogas buyer is not lined up, this will be just another foundation stone photo-op.
Source: indiatoday.in
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