The GOBARdhan plant of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) is producing an impressive 17,000 kilograms of Bio-CNG every day.
- It is Asia’s largest municipal solid waste-based facility. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022.
- The plant is part of a broader mission under the Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) initiative to turn waste into wealth.
- Launched in 2018 as a key component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), GOBARdhan envisions converting organic waste— animal manure, crop residue, and kitchen scraps—into renewable energy and organic manure.
- This ambitious scheme aligns with Prime Minister’s vision for a circular economy, where every resource is reused, and nothing goes to waste.
- The Indore GOBARdhan plant, with its fully automated systems, has quickly become a shining example of how technology can transform waste management into an eco-friendly process.
- Beyond generating Bio-CNG daily, the plant produces over 100 tonnes of high-quality compost, which is supplied to local farms, creating a closed-loop system that supports sustainable agriculture.
- This not only enhances soil health but also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, furthering the city’s green agenda.
