Cabinet approves GOBARdhan, India’s National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with an outlay of Rs.23,731 crore

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved GOBARdhan – the National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas (CBG) – with a total outlay of Rs 23,731 crore for FY 2026‑27 to FY 2035‑36. Administered by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten‑fold by providing assured offtake, a stable price of Rs 2,110 per MMBTU, capital assistance up to Rs 2 crore per TPD, pipeline infrastructure, credit guarantees and an ecosystem challenge fund. It targets conversion of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal organic waste into clean fuel and organic manure, enhancing energy security, rural livelihoods and greenhouse‑gas mitigation.