Ahmedabad Turns Stray Cattle Waste into Biogas and Electricity
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation converts stray cattle waste into biogas, electricity
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is converting stray cattle waste from municipal shelters into biogas and electricity. The initiative, part of the city's 'Stray Cattle Nuisance Prevention and Control Policy,' aims to manage stray cattle while providing sustainable energy solutions.
- 01Stray cattle waste is converted into biogas and electricity in Ahmedabad.
- 02The initiative produces 46 kg of biogas and 35 units of electricity daily from 2,800 kg of dung.
- 03The project eliminates the need for 27 LPG cylinders monthly, saving around ₹10,350 in electricity costs.
- 04By-products from the biogas process are used as fertilizer and in rituals.
- 05Plans are underway to expand the model by incorporating surplus vegetables to increase biogas production.
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In Ahmedabad, the Municipal Corporation has initiated a project that converts waste from stray cattle into biogas and electricity, effectively addressing the issue of stray cattle in the city. At the Bakrol shelter, around 750 cattle produce 2,800 kg of dung daily, which is processed in two biogas plants. This operation generates 46 kg of biogas and 35 units of electricity each day, significantly benefiting the 32 workers and their families who rely on this gas for cooking. The initiative has also led to a monthly savings of approximately ₹10,350 by eliminating the need for 27 LPG cylinders. The by-products of this process are utilized as fertilizer and in religious rituals. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation plans to further expand this model by potentially incorporating surplus vegetables to enhance biogas production, thus increasing energy output.
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This initiative not only helps in managing stray cattle but also provides a sustainable energy source, reducing dependency on LPG and lowering energy costs for local workers.
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