# Centre’s Rs 23,731 crore plan to turn farm waste into fuel and jobs 2026-08-08T01:01:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Indian government has launched the GOBARdhan scheme, a Rs 23,731 crore initiative to convert cattle dung, agricultural residue, and municipal organic waste into compressed biogas (CBG) and organic manure. The programme aims to reduce dependence on imported LNG, with domestic CBG production expected to rise nearly tenfold. Beyond energy security, the circular bioenergy programme is projected to create around 1.5 lakh jobs by building a network of farmers, waste processors, and private firms. India generates 350 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, much of which is burnt, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy estimates residues could generate over 18,000 MW of power. However, success hinges on developing organised markets, as industries currently struggle to secure consistent supplies due to a lack of aggregation systems, quality standards, and transparent pricing. Business Today and The Hindu Business Line report that the scheme includes six support systems: assured CBG purchase, pricing support, capital assistance, pipeline infrastructure, credit guarantees, and ecosystem development. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: compressed biogas, GOBARdhan, LNG imports, rural jobs, waste to energy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rs-23731-crore-gobardhan-scheme-aims-to-turn-waste-into-fuel/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rs-23731-crore-gobardhan-scheme-aims-to-turn-waste-into-fuel/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.