Facility to process 200 metric tonnes of dung daily, produce compressed biogas and organic manure, and help prevent waste from polluting the Yamuna (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: Delhi has taken another step towards cleaner energy and environmental protection with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art biogas plant at Goyla Dairy in Najafgarh. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the ₹16-crore facility on Monday, highlighting its potential to transform cattle dung into valuable resources while helping reduce pollution in the Yamuna.
The plant has the capacity to scientifically process 200 metric tonnes of cow dung every day. By converting dairy waste into clean fuel and organic manure, the project is expected to improve waste management in dairy areas and create additional economic opportunities for livestock owners.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said cleaning the Yamuna requires more than removing pollutants from the river itself. Preventing waste from entering drains and waterways is equally important, she said, describing the Goyla Dairy facility as a significant step towards addressing pollution at its source.
The plant is designed to process cattle dung that might otherwise be improperly discarded, reducing the risk of waste entering the city's drainage system and eventually contaminating the river.
Gupta said the Delhi government was working to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of generating income from waste and converting discarded materials into valuable resources. She added that clean energy and sustainable development remained important priorities for the government.
According to the Chief Minister, three biogas plants have become operational in Delhi over the past 18 months, while work on six additional facilities is underway.
She cited the Nangli Sakrawati plant as an example of the economic benefits of scientific waste management. Over one year, the facility utilised 55,000 tonnes of cow dung, and farmers received payments totalling ₹3.5 crore.
The government has also made a fund of ₹50 crore available to improve drainage and water management infrastructure in dairy areas, addressing another source of environmental pollution.
The Goyla Dairy facility is expected to produce approximately 14,000 cubic metres of raw biogas and around 5.6 tonnes of purified compressed biogas daily.
The compressed biogas will be supplied to Indraprastha Gas Limited through a pipeline, creating a channel for the commercial use of fuel generated from cattle waste.
The organic residue left after processing will be converted into manure that can help improve soil fertility and support agricultural activities.
Under the project's collection arrangement, cow dung will be procured at a rate of 67 paise per kilogram, providing livestock owners with a financial incentive to ensure its proper disposal.
Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood said Delhi needed concrete action and measurable outcomes rather than excuses and delays. He described the initiative as part of a broader push towards practical solutions to the capital's environmental and civic challenges.
Mayor Pravesh Wahi, Deputy Mayor Dr Monika Pant, MLA Sandeep Sehrawat and other dignitaries were also present at the inauguration.
The Goyla Dairy project combines waste management, renewable energy generation and agricultural support, with the broader objective of reducing pollution and encouraging more sustainable practices across Delhi's dairy zones.
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