The full name of GOBARdhan scheme is Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan).

Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas and bioslurry.

The biogas plants envisaged under GOBARDHAN can be classified under four broad models: Individual Household Model, Cluster Model, Community Model, Commercial Model.

For Individual household level, biogas plants of 2 cum capacity will be installed in each of the identified households.

The plant can also be constructed near/at gaushalas/institutions. For uninterrupted supply of organic wastes, community plant should preferably be located not far from the beneficiary households or near/at gaushalas, marketplaces etc. This will ensure the sustainability of such plant in the long run as well as promote business models.

The State and Districts will promote the construction of commercial units as part of the GOBARDHAN scheme through the following ways: 1. Create enabling policy provisions for entrepreneurs and businesses to set up commercial units 2. Support entrepreneurs and businesses to avail loans/financial assistance being provided under the schemes of various departments/institutions 3. Create awareness of the business potential of commercial plants so that more such plants are set up. 4. Promote uptake of slurry by Government Departments and other allied organizations. 5. Provide land on lease for the project, wherever needed

Large CBG plants are to be set up through self-financing. However, financing/assistance can be availed from other sources such as: Commercial loans, Waste to Energy programme of MNRE, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) of DACFW, CSR and other sources, Swachh Bharat Kosh.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) of DACFW: AIF provides financial support for investment in viable projects relating to post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets. All loans under this financing facility will have an interest subvention of 3 percent per annum up to a limit of loan amount of Rs. 2 crores. This subvention will be available for a maximum period of 7 years.

GOBARDHAN projects can be implemented by GPs through SHGs/Farmers Producers Organisations/CBOs developed under DAY-NRLM/Milk Cooperatives/Milk Unions/Agencies selected or empaneled by States or Districts/Biogas Development and Training Centres (BDTCs), etc.

The project proposal will include the cost of planning, implementation and operation and maintenance.

The GP will identify a suitable location for community projects through a Gram Sabha resolution.

No, there is no application fee for the GOBARdhan scheme.

The benefits of the GOBARdhan scheme include the production of biogas and organic fertilizers, reduction in pollution, and additional income for rural households.

The GOBARdhan scheme helps in reducing pollution by promoting the use of bio-waste and organic resources for biogas production and organic fertilizers, which reduces the emission of harmful gases.

Yes, a farmer with a small cattle farm can apply for the GOBARdhan scheme.

There is no repayment period for the subsidy amount availed under the GOBARdhan scheme.

Yes, an individual can apply for the GOBARdhan scheme provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes, training is provided under the GOBARdhan scheme on the construction and maintenance of biogas plants and the use of organic fertilizers.

Yes, an existing biogas plant owner can apply for the GOBARdhan scheme for the installation of additional capacity.