Cook for Free: Biogas from Food Waste Offers Freedom from LPG Cylinder Tension
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Cook for Free: Biogas from Food Waste Offers Freedom from LPG Cylinder Tension
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News18•18-03-2026, 13:06
Cook for Free: Biogas from Food Waste Offers Freedom from LPG Cylinder Tension
•Biogas plants convert cow dung and kitchen waste into methane-rich cooking gas, offering a sustainable alternative to LPG cylinders.
•Kitchen waste like vegetable peels, fruit waste, and leftover food can be used to produce gas, with residual waste serving as organic fertilizer.
•Initial installation costs for household units (2-6 cubic meters) range from Rs. 17,000 for a 2 cubic meter plant, with higher costs in hilly areas.
•The Indian government promotes biogas through Central Financial Assistance (CFA) and subsidies, ranging from Rs. 9,800 to Rs. 70,400, depending on plant size and region.
•Once installed, daily maintenance is low, with annual costs under Rs. 1,000 after the 5-year warranty, significantly reducing monthly fuel expenses and environmental impact.
