Amit Shah Inaugurates India's First Cooperative Biogas Plant at Kopargaon, Maharashtra
AQuick answer
India's first cooperative CBG plant at Kopargaon produces 12 tonnes CBG + 75 tonnes potash daily; ₹55 crore investment.
Key facts
India's first cooperative-run multi-feed Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and Potash Granule Project inaugurated at Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kopargaon, Maharashtra
Inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on October 5, 2025 with ₹55 crore investment
Plant will produce 12 tonnes of CBG daily and 75 tonnes of potash from jaggery/molasses — both currently imported
Government plans similar units in 15 cooperative sugar factories nationwide
Showcases circular economy model linking sugar industry waste to clean energy and fertilizer production
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India's first cooperative-run multi-feed Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and Potash Granule Project at the Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, on October 5, 2025. The project involved an investment of ₹55 crore.
The CBG plant will produce 12 tonnes of CBG daily and 75 tonnes of potash from jaggery/molasses — both currently imported by India. A Spray Dryer and Potash Granule manufacturing facility was also launched. The government plans to establish similar units in 15 cooperative sugar factories across the country, showcasing a circular economy model linking sugar industry waste to clean energy and fertilizer production.
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Q: India's first cooperative Compressed Bio-Gas plant was inaugurated at Kopargaon. Analyse how cooperative circular-economy models strengthen clean energy and curb fertilizer imports.
Answer (50 words):
Union Minister Amit Shah on 5 October 2025 inaugurated India's first cooperative Compressed Bio-Gas and potash granule project at Shankarrao Kolhe Sugar Factory, Kopargaon, with ₹55 crore investment. The plant yields 12 tonnes CBG and 75 tonnes potash daily, replacing imports. Government plans 15 similar units linking sugar waste to energy.
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India's first cooperative-run multi-feed Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant inaugurated in October 2025 is located at which of the following places?
Explanation · Correct answer B
India's first cooperative-run multi-feed CBG and Potash Granule Project was inaugurated by Amit Shah at the Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. The ₹55 crore project will produce 12 tonnes of CBG daily and 75 tonnes of potash.
What is India's first cooperative biogas plant and where is it located?
India's first **cooperative-run multi-feed Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and Potash Granule Project** was inaugurated at **Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kopargaon, Maharashtra** by Home Minister Amit Shah on **October 5, 2025** with a **₹55 crore** investment.
What does the Kopargaon cooperative biogas plant produce?
The plant produces **12 tonnes of CBG (Compressed Bio-Gas) daily** and **75 tonnes of potash** from jaggery and molasses. Both CBG and potash are currently imported, so the plant reduces import dependency.
How many similar cooperative biogas plants are planned across India?
The government plans **similar CBG units in 15 cooperative sugar factories** nationwide, following the successful Kopargaon model at Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory.
What circular economy model does the Kopargaon biogas plant demonstrate?
The plant showcases a **circular economy model** linking **sugar industry waste** (jaggery/molasses) to **clean energy (CBG)** and **fertilizer (potash) production**, converting byproducts into valuable resources.
Why is the Kopargaon cooperative biogas plant significant?
It is India's **first cooperative-run CBG plant**, reducing dependence on imported biogas and potash. The **₹55 crore** investment demonstrates the cooperative sector's potential in clean energy and sustainable agriculture.
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