The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the National Dairy Development Board signed a memorandum of understanding to establish compressed bio-gas plants in New Delhi [1].
The agreement targets the scientific utilization of cow dung and dairy waste to reduce urban pollution. By converting organic waste into fuel, the city aims to integrate waste management with clean energy production.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the signing ceremony on July 15, 2026 [1], [2]. The initiative focuses on creating a sustainable cycle where livestock waste is diverted from landfills and processed into compressed bio-gas (CBG) [3].
Officials said the project is designed to address multiple urban challenges simultaneously. The plants will process dairy waste to improve overall urban cleanliness and provide a structured system for waste collection in the capital [3].
Beyond environmental benefits, the program aims to provide economic relief to the local dairy sector. The framework allows livestock owners to generate additional income by supplying waste to the CBG plants [3].
"The project will improve urban cleanliness while creating additional income for livestock owners and supporting organic farming," Shah said [3].
The partnership also intends to support organic farming by utilizing the byproducts of the bio-gas process. This approach creates a circular economy that benefits both the urban environment, and the agricultural sector [3].
“The agreement targets the scientific utilization of cow dung and dairy waste to reduce urban pollution.”
This initiative represents a shift toward circular economy models in India's urban centers. By monetizing dairy waste, the government is attempting to incentivize sanitation among livestock owners while reducing the burden on Delhi's landfills. The project aligns with broader national goals to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in the energy mix and promote organic fertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
