EconomySunday, 23 August 2026·The Hindu - Economy
Union Cabinet revamps GOBARdhan scheme with ₹23,731 crore outlay to scale CBG production
On August 9, the Union Cabinet approved a revamped GOBARdhan scheme with ₹23,731 crore outlay to expand compressed biogas production in India until 2036.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 9, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a revamped GOBARdhan scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore to scale compressed biogas (CBG) production in India until 2036.
Key specifics
- GOBARdhan stands for Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan.
- The revamped scheme will remain in force until 2036.
- The policy aims to increase CBG production nearly tenfold.
- Press mud, paddy and wheat straw, and animal manure are identified as major feedstocks for CBG plants.
- Industry experts said a 25-km radius is viable for sourcing press mud because of its high moisture content and perishability.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and energy policy. Key facts: ₹23,731 crore, August 9 approval, 2036 validity, tenfold expansion, 25-km sourcing radius. TNPSC may ask the expansion of GOBARdhan or the main feedstocks used for CBG.