India Withdraws COP33 Bid, Signals Policy Shift
India has withdrawn its bid to host the COP33 United Nations climate summit in 2028, marking a significant shift in its climate diplomacy and domestic policy priorities. The decision was formally communicated on April 2, 2026, to the Asia-Pacific Group under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), despite earlier signals of intent…
Delhi Plans 300 TPD Biogas Plant at Ghazipur Dairy
In a major step toward managing dairy waste, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has approved the setting up of a 300 tonnes-per-day (TPD) biogas plant at the Ghazipur dairy farm, with the proposal set to be tabled in the House meeting scheduled for April 24, 2026. The plant will be developed on approximately five…
Manure Digesters: Climate Fix or Risk?
Manure digesters are increasingly promoted as a solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, but a recent analysis highlighted by New Scientist suggests their real-world impact is more complex. These systems use anaerobic processes to break down manure and capture methane—a potent greenhouse gas—converting it into biogas for energy. While they can significantly…
Biogas Shields Karnataka Dairy Homes from LPG Crisis
Dairy farming families in Karnataka equipped with biogas plants have remained largely unaffected by the ongoing LPG shortage, as cow dung-based energy systems provide a reliable and self-sufficient alternative for cooking fuel. The trend is especially visible in regions like Dakshina Kannada, where farmers have integrated dairy and energy production. Farmers with operational biogas units…
Methane leaks threaten dairy digester gains
A new study highlights that while methane digesters on dairy farms are largely effective, rare but massive leaks can erase much of their climate benefit, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. The research, led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, analyzed 98 dairies across California over eight years using satellite and airborne data, tracking…
Suzuki unveils second biogas plant in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. has unveiled its second biogas plant in India, located in Bhukhala, Gujarat, marking a significant step in integrating dairy waste into clean energy production. The facility, opened in January, processes around 100 tonnes of cow dung per day and produces approximately 1.5 tonnes of biogas daily, which is converted into methane for…
Biogas Set to Spark Rural Energy Revolution in India
Biogas is emerging as a transformative rural energy solution in India, with clean fuel generation, waste management and farmer livelihoods at the core of its transition from niche technology to mainstream rural infrastructure. Industry experts and energy leaders highlight that biogas — including compressed bio-gas (CBG) — is not just an alternative fuel but a…
NDDB to set up 15 biogas plants to convert cow dung to energy
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has announced plans to establish 15 biogas plants, each with 100 tonnes per day (TPD) dung processing capacity, across six Indian states. Under the scheme, farmers supplying cow dung to these plants will be paid up to ₹1 per kilogram of supplied dung. The move, part of NDDB’s push…
India’s first all-women manure cooperative create biogas| NDDB Zakariyapura Gujarat
India is the world’s largest milk producer, with an abundance of dairy animals. This raises the challenge of managing the bio-waste from these animals and how to make it more sustainable. It has dual potential as both a fuel and a fertiliser if treated correctly. Therefore, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) chose Zakariyapura village,…
Indian dairy firms address climate concerns via green initiatives
For a dairy organisation, generating 400 metric standard cubic meters (MCM) of gas on a daily basis is something unthinkable. But at AmulFed dairy in Gandhinagar, it is one of the several green initiatives aimed at addressing climate concerns. It uses dairy waste to generate natural gas, which is used in boilers and the canteen….