By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi 

Facility at Goyla Dairy to process 200 tonnes of cow dung daily, produce compressed biogas and organic fertiliser

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated a ₹16-crore state-of-the-art biogas plant at Goyla Dairy in the Najafgarh area, aimed at improving waste management, promoting clean energy and preventing cow dung from entering the Yamuna through drains.

Built by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the facility has the capacity to scientifically process 200 metric tonnes of cow dung daily. It is expected to produce around 14,000 cubic metres of raw biogas and approximately 5.6 tonnes of purified compressed biogas every day. The gas will be supplied to Indraprastha Gas Limited through a pipeline.

The initiative is also expected to improve sanitation in the dairy area, reduce pollution and provide additional income to livestock owners. Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Mayor Pravesh Wahi, Deputy Mayor Dr Monika Pant, MLA Sandeep Sehrawat and other dignitaries attended the inauguration.

Three biogas plants operational, six more planned

Addressing the gathering, Gupta said previous governments had paid insufficient attention to basic infrastructure in Delhi’s dairy colonies, including drainage, water supply, garbage collection and the disposal of cow dung.

She said three biogas plants had become operational in the past 18 months, while work was underway on six more facilities. The Chief Minister cited the Nangli Sakrawati plant, which had utilised 55,000 tonnes of cow dung in a year, generating payments of ₹3.5 crore for farmers.

The Delhi Government has also allocated ₹50 crore for constructing drains and improving drainage systems in the capital’s dairy colonies, she said.

Gupta described the Goyla Dairy facility as a step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Waste to Wealth’ vision, under which waste is converted into useful resources. She said processing cow dung into clean fuel and organic fertiliser would support environmental protection, clean energy production and energy self-reliance.

Focus on pollution at its source

Emphasising the need to address the causes of river pollution, Gupta said cleaning the Yamuna required more than efforts directed at the river itself. Pollutants must also be prevented from entering the waterway, she said.

The plant is intended to tackle a significant waste-management challenge in Goyla Dairy, where around 200 metric tonnes of cow dung are generated daily. Without proper disposal arrangements, the waste can enter drains and ultimately reach the Yamuna.

The facility will convert the collected dung into biogas, while the residual slurry will be used as organic fertiliser to improve soil fertility.

Gupta said the Central Government, the Delhi Government and the MCD were working towards a shared objective of ensuring that development benefits reached residents across the capital. Referring to the concept of a ‘triple-engine government’, she stressed that coordination between the three levels of administration should translate into improved facilities in local wards and colonies.

She also urged public representatives, dairy operators and residents to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness and supporting the city’s development initiatives.

Livestock owners to receive payment for cow dung

The project is expected to provide financial benefits to dairy operators alongside its environmental gains. Under the arrangement, the agency will collect cow dung from livestock owners at 67 paise per kilogram, allowing them to earn from waste that would otherwise require disposal.

The Chief Minister urged dairy operators to use the designated collection system rather than allowing dung to flow into drains. She also asked officials and plant operators to ensure regular collection, safe processing and the smooth functioning of the facility.

Ashish Sood calls for action over excuses

Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood said previous governments had shifted dairies from upscale residential colonies to designated dairy farms but had not done enough to establish scientific cow dung disposal systems or improve basic infrastructure.

He said the Delhi Government, under Gupta’s leadership and with the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was committed to addressing these longstanding problems. The Goyla Dairy plant, he added, reflected that commitment.

Sood also said additional financial assistance had been provided for MCD projects on the Chief Minister’s directions.

“Delhi now wants politics centred on concrete work and results, not excuses,” he said, underlining the administration’s emphasis on timely implementation and accountability.

The inauguration, he added, represented not merely the commissioning of a new facility but also a shift towards addressing civic challenges through practical solutions and improved public services.