Blue Flames, White Snow: Under SBM G, GOBARdhan To Bring Sustainable Heat to Over 30 Homes In This Ganderbal Village


 

Srinagar April 10: Village Rayil in Block Gund of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district has taken a pioneering step under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) with the establishment of a GOBARdhan biogas plant equipped with advanced Temperature Control and IoT-based monitoring systems. The project, currently under progress, is set to be completed by May this year and will provide clean energy to around 30 households.

The IoT-based monitoring system uses sensors, microcontrollers and cloud connectivity to track and manage data from physical assets in real-time.

Designed to serve 30 households with bio-gas supply, the plant with a capacity of 25 cubic meters per day not only converts organic waste into clean energy but also leverages real-time data and climate-resilient technology to ensure efficient, year-round performance.  The initiative aims to promote sustainable waste management while reducing dependence on conventional fuels.

   
Under construction: The biogas plant at Rayil, Ganderbal, gearing up to power a cleaner, greener future.

Turning Waste into Wealth

The plant efficiently processes cattle dung and organic household waste through anaerobic digestion, converting it into Biogas for clean cooking energy, nutrient-rich slurry for use as organic manure.

What was once seen as a waste is now a valuable resource, to benefit both households and local agriculture?

The project is expected to bring tangible benefits to the village:

                    I.            Clean cooking fuel for 30 households

                  II.            Reduce dependence on firewood and LPG

                III.            Improve sanitation and scientific waste management

               IV.            Availability of organic manure boosting local farming

                 V.            Contribution to a circular economy under GOBARdhan

It may be mentioned that similar temperature-controlled biogas plants are under construction in Anantnag, Bandipora, Pulwama, Shopian, and Kupwara, which are expected to be completed by the end of this year.

A Model for Tomorrow

The Rayil biogas plant is more than just an infrastructure project, it is a symbol of rural innovation, environmental responsibility, and community empowerment. By blending grassroots participation with cutting-edge technology, it sets a powerful example for villages across Jammu & Kashmir and beyond. As Rayil village prepares to fuel its kitchens with clean and sustainable energy, it also lights the way for a smarter, greener rural Jammu & Kashmir.


READ MORE: Beyond LPG: How This Village In Udhampur is Cooking a Self-Reliant Future under SBM-G

 

Location: Ganderbal 191201

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