Bhilwara Farmer's Biogas Plant: Cow Dung Powers Home, Fertilizes Fields, Saves Money!
Bhilwara Farmer's Biogas Plant: Cow Dung Powers Home, Fertilizes Fields, Saves Money!
- •Ratanlal Bairwa of Phulia Kalan, Bhilwara, installed a Systema BIO-8 biogas plant, converting cow dung into cooking gas and organic fertilizer.
- •The plant, costing 49,500 rupees, significantly reduces gas cylinder expenses and provides clean, smoke-free fuel for daily cooking.
- •Slurry from the plant acts as organic fertilizer, improving soil health, reducing chemical use, and lowering farming costs.
- •Produces approximately 26.72 kg of methane gas monthly, equivalent to two LPG cylinders, offering a sustainable energy source.
- •This initiative, supported by the Rajasthan government, inspires neighboring farmers and contributes to environmental protection.
