Biogas Initiative Transforms Cooking Fuel in Ekauni Village, Uttar Pradesh
Amid LPG crisis, biogas powers hundreds of kitchens in UP village
Hindustan Times
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Ekauni village in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, has successfully implemented a biogas initiative that powers kitchens for over 125 households, offering a sustainable alternative to LPG at nearly half the cost. This project, supported by a Pune-based clean energy company, utilizes cow dung to generate biogas, promoting self-reliance and environmental benefits.
- 01Ekauni village's biogas plant serves over 125 households, reducing cooking costs significantly.
- 02The initiative utilizes cow dung to produce biogas, addressing both energy and environmental concerns.
- 03The project cost approximately ₹85 lakh (roughly $102,000 USD) and is fully funded by a clean energy company.
- 04Monthly costs for biogas users do not exceed ₹400, making it a cost-effective alternative to LPG.
- 05The biogas model has attracted interest from nearby villages, with 25 additional households recently connecting.
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In Ekauni village, located in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, a biogas plant has been successfully implemented, providing cooking gas to over 125 households. This initiative, supported by a Pune-based clean energy company, has made cooking fuel nearly 50% cheaper than traditional LPG, with monthly costs capped at ₹400 (approximately $5 USD). The biogas plant, which processes around 3,000 kg of cow dung daily, was established at a cost of ₹85 lakh (roughly $102,000 USD) and is expected to be fully handed over to the village owner by 2032. Local farmer Chandraprakash Singh played a pivotal role in integrating technology into the cowshed to facilitate this project, which not only provides a sustainable energy source but also reduces environmental harm by capturing methane gas. The model has generated local employment and is attracting interest from surrounding villages, demonstrating its potential for broader application.
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This biogas initiative is providing a reliable and affordable cooking fuel option for local families, significantly reducing their reliance on LPG and lowering monthly expenses.
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