Plant built at a cost of ₹16 crore to scientifically process 200 metric tonnes of cow dung daily
Plant will play a key role in preventing cow dung from flowing into drains and reaching the Yamuna: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Delhi now wants politics centred on concrete work and results, not excuses: Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi, October 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated a biogas plant with a processing capacity of 200 metric tonnes per day at Goyla Dairy in the Najafgarh area. Built at a cost of ₹16 crore by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the plant will play an important role in the scientific processing of cow dung, the production of clean fuel and environmental protection. It will help prevent cow dung from flowing into the Yamuna through drains, improve sanitation in the area and increase the income of livestock owners. Delhi Government Cabinet Minister Shri Ashish Sood, Delhi Mayor Shri Pravesh Wahi, Deputy Mayor Dr Monika Pant, MLA Shri Sandeep Sehrawat, representatives associated with the project and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Three biogas plants operational in 18 months, work underway on six more
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said previous governments had paid insufficient attention to basic facilities in Delhi’s dairy colonies, including drains, drainage systems, water supply, garbage collection and cow dung collection. No biogas plant was set up in Delhi for years, leaving the problem of proper cow dung management unresolved. The present government has started operations at three biogas plants in the past 18 months, while work is underway to establish six more. She said the Nangli Sakrawati plant had used 55,000 tonnes of cow dung in one year, for which farmers had been paid ₹3.5 crore.
The Chief Minister said ₹50 crore had been allocated to construct drains and improve drainage systems in Delhi’s dairy colonies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Waste to Wealth’ encourages the conversion of waste into resources, creating new opportunities for development and environmental protection. The biogas plant at Goyla Dairy is an important step towards translating this vision into action. Instead of allowing cow dung to flow into drains, converting it into clean fuel and organic fertiliser demonstrates the effective use of resources. Such initiatives promote clean energy while strengthening efforts towards environmental protection and energy self-reliance.
Tackling pollution at its source is essential to cleaning the Yamuna
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that tackling pollution at its source is essential to cleaning the Yamuna. Cleaning the river alone is not enough; effective action must also be taken against the factors that cause pollutants to reach it. Emphasising the concept of a ‘triple-engine government’, she said the shared objective of the Central Government, the Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation is to ensure that the benefits of development reach the people of Delhi. Regardless of which level of government provides the budget, its ultimate purpose should be to improve facilities in wards and colonies.
She urged public representatives and citizens to work together to maintain cleanliness and contribute to Delhi’s development. The Delhi Government is moving forward with a focus on sanitation, environmental protection and the efficient use of resources. Such plants will help turn waste management challenges into opportunities and contribute significantly to building a clean, green and sustainable Delhi.
Plant to process 200 metric tonnes of cow dung daily
Around 200 metric tonnes of cow dung are generated every day in the Goyla Dairy area. Without proper disposal arrangements, there is a risk of increased pollution as the waste enters the Yamuna through drains To address this problem, the plant will process 200 metric tonnes of cow dung daily to produce biogas and compressed biogas. It is expected to generate around 14,000 cubic metres of raw biogas and approximately 5.6 tonnes of purified compressed biogas every day. The gas will be supplied to Indraprastha Gas Limited through a pipeline.
The biogas slurry left after processing will be used as organic fertiliser, helping improve soil fertility. The initiative will thus convert cow dung into a useful resource, supporting clean energy production, agricultural benefits and efforts to prevent pollution of the Yamuna.
Livestock owners to benefit financially
The initiative will also bring economic benefits to local livestock owners, alongside environmental gains. Under the project, the agency will collect cow dung from dairy operators at a rate of 67 paise per kilogram. This will help reduce the burden of waste disposal while turning cow dung into an economically useful resource. The Chief Minister urged dairy operators and local residents to cooperate with the designated collection system instead of allowing cow dung to flow into drains. She also called on the concerned officials and plant operators to ensure regular collection of cow dung, safe processing and smooth functioning of the plant.
Focus on concrete action instead of excuses and delays: Cabinet Minister
Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood said previous governments had shifted dairies from upscale residential colonies to dairy farms but had failed to do enough to ensure the scientific disposal of cow dung and improve basic facilities. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta and the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Delhi Government is committed to resolving these problems, with the Goyla Dairy biogas plant being an example of this commitment.
He said additional financial assistance had also been provided for MCD projects on the Chief Minister’s directions. Delhi now wants concrete action and results instead of excuses and delays. The plant’s inauguration is not merely the commissioning of a facility but also a symbol of a new approach to development and administrative accountability.
