Ekauni Village in Chandauli, UP Thrives Amid LPG Crisis with Biogas Initiative
In UP, this village of 500 residents is untouched by LPG crisis
The Indian Express
Image: The Indian Express
Ekauni village in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, has successfully sidestepped the LPG crisis affecting many areas by utilizing a biogas plant. The facility, operational since 2022, provides residents with a steady supply of biogas, enabling them to cook without the hassles of LPG shortages.
- 01Ekauni village relies on a biogas plant for cooking fuel, avoiding LPG shortages.
- 02The biogas facility, operational since 2022, serves around 180 households.
- 03Residents pay approximately ₹400 ($5 USD) monthly for biogas, which is cheaper than LPG.
- 04The plant processes dung from a local gaushala, generating about 100 cubic metres of gas daily.
- 05Community members have embraced biogas, despite initial resistance to pipeline installations.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Ekauni village in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, has effectively navigated the ongoing LPG crisis by implementing a biogas plant that became operational in 2022. This facility, built on a 700-750 square foot plot, provides biogas to approximately 180 of the village's 125 households. Residents benefit from a reliable supply of biogas, available twice daily, allowing them to cook without the stress of LPG shortages. Each household pays around ₹400 ($5 USD) monthly for biogas, significantly cheaper than the cost of an LPG cylinder, which is approximately ₹978 ($12 USD). The biogas is produced from cow dung collected from a local gaushala, and the plant generates about 100 cubic metres of gas daily. Initially met with skepticism, the community has now embraced biogas as a sustainable and economical alternative, with plans to extend connections to more households in the future. The local administration is supportive, with regular visits to the site, highlighting the project's significance for the community.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The biogas initiative has provided residents of Ekauni village with a reliable and affordable cooking fuel source, reducing their dependence on expensive LPG and alleviating the stress of fuel shortages.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Should more villages adopt biogas solutions to address energy shortages?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




