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GOBARdhan Scheme — Environment + Economy
📅 Published 08 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
GOBARdhan Scheme — Environment + Economy
Key Facts
- Full form: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan.
- Approved outlay: ₹23,731 crore.
- Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
- Duration: FY 2027–FY 2036.
- Core objective: Convert organic waste into:
- Clean energy
- Rural livelihoods
- Economic opportunities
- Major target: nearly 10× increase in domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production.
- Private investment to be encouraged through assured offtake, administered pricing, subsidies, financial support and pipeline infrastructure.
UPSC Prelims Focus
GOBARdhan → Organic waste → CBG → Clean energy → Rural economy
Mains Link
GS-III: Renewable energy, waste management, circular economy, rural development.
Possible Mains question:
How can bio-energy schemes such as GOBARdhan contribute simultaneously to India's energy security, waste management and rural economic development?
📝 Relevant Exams:
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