GOBARdhan – National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
गोबरधन – राष्ट्रीय चक्रीय जैव-ऊर्जा योजना
Farmers with cattle or crop residue earn extra income by selling dung and stubble to biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants, or by setting up their own household biogas unit with Central Financial Assistance — while the fermented slurry becomes organic manure worth ₹1,500 per tonne.
- Total outlay
- ₹23,731 crore (FY 2026-27 to 2035-36)
- Scheme status
- Active
- Cabinet approval
- 6 August 2026
- Ministry
- Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Portal
- gobardhan.sbm.gov.in
- Household biogas eligibility
- 3+ cattle, 1–25 m³ plant
- Organic manure price
- ₹1,500 / MT (FCO standard)
- CBG capital assistance
- Up to ₹2 crore per TPD capacity
Overview
GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) is a Central Government scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore, running from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. It creates one integrated platform across the entire Compressed Biogas (CBG) value chain — from the farmer who supplies dung or crop stubble, through the plant that converts it into gas, to the fuel station that sells it.
For a farmer with three or more cattle, the most direct entry point is a household biogas plant of 1–25 m³ capacity. The scheme provides Central Financial Assistance for the plant itself, an additional ₹10,000 if the farmer adds a biogas-powered generator or water pump, and ₹1,600 more for connecting the cattle shed to a toilet with a slurry system. SC/ST farmers and those in North-Eastern states get 20% additional subsidy on top.
Even without setting up a plant, a farmer can earn by selling cattle dung and agricultural residue to a nearby CBG plant. The scheme supports residue-aggregation machinery at up to 50% of cost (or ₹90 lakh per machinery set, whichever is lower), making large-scale collection commercially viable. What comes out of the plant is not just gas — the fermented organic manure can be sold at ₹1,500 per metric tonne under Fertilizer Control Order standards, giving the feedstock supplier a second income stream.
GOBARdhan targets a nearly ten-fold growth in CBG production over its 10-year term. CBG blending targets rise from 3% in FY 2026-27 to 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards, with a stable administered price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU locked in for a minimum ten-year horizon — giving plant operators and the farmers who supply them long-term revenue certainty.
Scheme highlights
₹23,731 crore over 10 years
The largest dedicated bioenergy outlay so far, covering household biogas, community plants and commercial CBG projects across the country.
Dung and stubble become income
Farmers with cattle or crop residue sell feedstock to CBG plants, or set up their own biogas unit — either way, waste that was burned or dumped now earns money.
₹1,500/tonne organic manure
The fermented slurry from biogas plants, meeting Fertilizer Control Order standards, can be sold as organic manure — a second revenue stream alongside the gas.
₹10,000 for biogas-powered equipment
Farmers adding a generator or water pump to their household biogas plant get an additional ₹10,000 incentive on top of the base subsidy.
FPOs, cooperatives and SHGs welcome
Community and cluster biogas projects can be registered by farmer groups, cooperatives and self-help groups — up to ₹50 lakh per district for community units.
10-year price guarantee for CBG
A stable administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU with a minimum ten-year horizon — long-term revenue certainty for plant operators and their feedstock suppliers.
What you get
Feedstock income from dung and crop residue
Sell cattle dung, crop stubble and other agricultural waste to nearby CBG plants — what used to be burned or dumped now has a buyer.
Subsidised household biogas plant
Central Financial Assistance for a 1–25 m³ plant, plus ₹10,000 extra for a biogas generator/pump and ₹1,600 for a dung-linked toilet slurry system. SC/ST and NE-state farmers get 20% additional subsidy.
Organic manure sales
Fermented slurry from biogas production, meeting Fertilizer Control Order standards, sells at ₹1,500 per metric tonne — reducing chemical fertiliser dependence and earning the farmer more.
Residue-aggregation machinery support
Up to 50% of machinery cost (or ₹90 lakh per set, whichever is lower) for collecting agricultural residue at scale — making feedstock supply commercially viable.
Who is eligible
Both lists come from the notified operational guidelines — meeting the left column is not enough if anything in the right column applies to your family.
You qualify if
- Farmer with three or more cattle — eligible for a household biogas plant (1–25 m³) with Central Financial Assistance
- Any farmer with cattle dung or crop residue to sell to a nearby CBG or biogas plant — no minimum holding required for feedstock supply
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, self-help groups (SHGs) and Gram Panchayats for community or cluster biogas projects
- SC/ST farmers and farmers in North-Eastern states — eligible for 20% additional subsidy on household biogas plants
- Dairy institutions, private developers and waste-management companies for commercial CBG plant projects
Excluded — even with land
- Farmer with fewer than three cattle for a household biogas plant — three cattle is the minimum for adequate dung supply to sustain a plant
- Projects using non-organic feedstock (plastics, hazardous waste) — the scheme covers cattle dung, crop residue, kitchen waste and organic biodegradable waste only
- Duplicate registration — a plant already registered under GOBARdhan or already receiving overlapping Central Financial Assistance for the same unit
Where this scheme applies
A central scheme with pan-India coverage — open to eligible farmers in every State and Union Territory.
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — the online form takes ten minutes when nothing is missing.
Applicant identity proof
Aadhaar card or other government-issued photo ID of the applicant or authorised representative.
Plant location details
Address, GPS coordinates or survey number of the proposed biogas/CBG plant site.
Feedstock availability documentation
Evidence of cattle holding (for dung-based plants) or crop-residue availability — can be a cattle census entry, land record or FPO letter.
Technology and capacity specifications
Designed gas production capacity (in m³/day or TPD for CBG), technology provider details and project specifications.
Bank account details
Account number and IFSC for the subsidy or Central Financial Assistance, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.
How to apply, step by step
The same six steps apply whether you register yourself online or sit down at a CSC.
- 1
Visit the GOBARdhan portal
Go to gobardhan.sbm.gov.in and identify your category — household farmer, FPO, cooperative, Gram Panchayat, private developer or CBG producer.
- 2
Register and fill in project details
Complete the registration form with location, feedstock type, designed capacity and technology details. You will receive a unique GOBARdhan Registration Number.
- 3
Get technical and financial clearance
For household biogas: contact your District SBM-G Office or State Rural Development Department. For CBG projects: the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. For MNRE-supported household units: the State Nodal Agency for renewable energy.
- 4
Construct and commission the plant
Build the biogas or CBG plant as per approved specifications. Village-level units can be as small as 1 m³; commercial CBG projects start at 2 TPD.
- 5
Earn from gas, manure and feedstock supply
Sell biogas or CBG, sell fermented organic manure at ₹1,500/MT, and — for aggregators — supply collected residue to CBG plants with machinery support at up to 50% subsidy.
Important dates
Cabinet approval
6 August 2026
National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
Implementation period
FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36
10 years
CBG blending target
3% (2026-27), 4% (2027-28), 5% (2028-29 onwards)
Application deadline
None — registration is open on a rolling basis at gobardhan.sbm.gov.in
Facts last checked
27 September 2026
Against pib.gov.in, pmindia.gov.in and gobardhan.sbm.gov.in
Check your eligibility
Straight from the notified criteria. Nothing you enter leaves your phone.
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This checker applies the criteria in the official operational guidelines, but it is guidance — only the state government’s verification against the land records is final.
Downloads
Official documents only — everything below is hosted on the government's own servers.
Official links & helpline
Bookmark the portal itself — no third-party site can release, block or speed up a payment.
- GOBARdhan Unified Registration Portalgobardhan.sbm.gov.in — register biogas/CBG projects, check registered plants, track applications
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural GasNodal ministry for the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme and commercial CBG projects
- Prime Minister's Office — scheme announcementOfficial PMO page on the GOBARdhan cabinet approval
Frequently asked questions
What is GOBARdhan?
GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) is a Central Government scheme approved on 6 August 2026 with ₹23,731 crore over 10 years. It converts cattle dung, crop residue and other organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG) and organic manure — creating new income for farmers while producing clean fuel.
How does a farmer earn money from GOBARdhan?
Three ways: (1) Set up a subsidised household biogas plant and use the gas for cooking or power — saving on LPG and electricity. (2) Sell cattle dung and crop stubble to a nearby CBG plant for a regular feedstock income. (3) Sell the fermented organic manure produced during biogas generation at ₹1,500 per metric tonne.
Who is eligible for a household biogas plant under GOBARdhan?
A farmer with three or more cattle, since that is the minimum needed to supply enough dung for a 1–25 m³ biogas plant. The scheme provides Central Financial Assistance for the plant, ₹10,000 extra for a biogas-powered generator or water pump, and ₹1,600 for connecting the cattle shed to a toilet with a slurry system.
What additional subsidy do SC/ST and North-East farmers get?
SC/ST farmers and those in North-Eastern states receive 20% additional subsidy on top of the base Central Financial Assistance for household biogas plants.
What feedstock can be used?
Cattle dung, crop stubble and agricultural residue, kitchen waste, press mud from sugar mills, and other organic biodegradable waste. Non-organic waste like plastics or hazardous material is not eligible.
How do I register for GOBARdhan?
Visit gobardhan.sbm.gov.in, select your category (household farmer, FPO, cooperative, private developer, etc.), fill in location and project details, and submit. You receive a unique GOBARdhan Registration Number. For village-level plants, you can also contact your District SBM-G Office.
Can an FPO or cooperative set up a community biogas plant?
Yes. Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, self-help groups and Gram Panchayats can register community or cluster biogas projects — with support of up to ₹50 lakh per district for community-level units.
What is the capital assistance for a commercial CBG plant?
Eligible greenfield CBG projects receive capital assistance of up to ₹2 crore per ton per day (TPD) of installed CBG capacity. The scheme also guarantees a stable administered CBG price of ₹2,110 per MMBTU for a minimum ten-year horizon.
What is the total budget for GOBARdhan?
₹23,731 crore, spread from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 — covering capital assistance, pipeline connectivity, credit support, demand creation, infrastructure development and district-level ecosystem building.
How is the 2026 GOBARdhan different from the earlier phase?
The earlier GOBARdhan (launched 2018 under Swachh Bharat Mission) focused on village-level waste management and small biogas units under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The 2026 version is a much larger National Circular Bioenergy Scheme under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with ₹23,731 crore, targeting commercial-scale CBG production, a ten-fold increase in biogas output, and CBG blending mandates of 3–5% in natural gas.
Can I sell organic manure from my biogas plant?
Yes. The fermented slurry from a biogas plant, when it meets Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) standards, can be sold as organic manure at ₹1,500 per metric tonne. This reduces chemical fertiliser dependence and provides an additional income stream beyond the gas itself.
Still have questions?
The FAQs above cover the common ones. For anything about your specific application, the ministry helpline undefined is the authoritative answer — and we are happy to point you in the right direction.