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Punjab News: CM Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation of CBG plant, expected to start by September 2027
Samira Vishwas | August 15, 2026 1:25 PM CST

Punjab News: Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann On 14th August in Haibowal, Ludhiana Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant costing Rs 65 crore Laid the foundation stone of. According to the government, this plant will help in preventing animal dung and waste from entering the Budha drain. This will help in reducing pollution in the drains, removing the problem of sewerage jams and improving the cleanliness of the surrounding areas.

Gas will be made daily from 300 tons of cow dung

this plant 2.5 acres of land But is being built. In this, there are about 100 passengers coming out of Bowal Dairy Complex daily. 300 tons of animal dung Will be processed scientifically. The plant is expected to be commissioned by September 2027.

closer to this every day 5 Ton CBG And organic bio-fertilizer will be ready. By using cow dung in this way, untreated cow dung and garbage will be prevented from going into the old drain.

435 dairy owners will get benefit

According to the Chief Minister, this project will be close to Haibowal area. 435 dairy owners Will get direct benefit. Scientific use of animal dung will open new avenues of income for dairy owners. Apart from this, the plant will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities.

The production of organic fertilizers is also expected to help in reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers, increase soil fertility and promote organic farming.

There will be a ban on pollution of Budhe Nala

The Chief Minister said that this project Budhe Nala Rejuvenation Program Will play an important role. Processing the cow dung in the plant will reduce the problem of dirt entering the drain and can improve the quality of water.

He said that the aim of the Punjab government is to make the state green and pollution free. In this direction, more such CBG plants will be set up across Punjab. The Chief Minister also appealed to the people not to pour dirty water into water sources.

Use of canal water was also mentioned

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that according to his government, canal water will now be used for irrigation in the state. more than 88 percent This has increased to 22 percent, whereas at the time the government assumed power it was around 22 percent. To provide canal water to farmers 14,000 km pipeline It was also said that 7,000 kilometers of additional pipelines would be laid by the end of this year.

He said that recharge points have been made in canals and rivers and through these, 21 lakh cusecs of water has been recharged. Due to this, the water level was claimed to rise by 2 to 4 meters in some areas.

Government schemes also mentioned

The Chief Minister said that in the state over 43,000 kilometers of roads is being constructed. He also said that the Punjab government has appointed the youth on the basis of merit without recommendation and corruption. More than 69,000 government jobs Have given.

Referring to 'Mawaan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', he said that women of Punjab above 18 years of age are eligible for it. Scheduled Caste women every month Rs 1,500while women of other classes Rs 1,000 are being given. The government aims to benefit more than one crore women and 72.13 lakh beneficiaries are taking advantage of the scheme.

Chief Minister Health Scheme also mentioned

The Chief Minister told that Chief Minister Health Scheme Under this, every family of Punjab Cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh There is a system of giving. According to him, under this scheme till now people Free treatment worth more than Rs 937 crore Has been found.

Cabinet Minister in the program Aman Arora and Hardeep Singh MundianRajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal And other dignitaries were present. The Chief Minister said that Haibowal's CBG plant is not just a gas production project, but an important step towards converting waste into useful resource and saving the environment.


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