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India has withdrawn its bid to host the COP33 United Nations climate summit in 2028, marking a significant shift in its climate diplomacy and domestic policy priorities.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…
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…
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…