Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has proposed to widen the scope of cooperative societies beyond traditional activities by enabling them to undertake multi-purpose operations, including grain storage and production of green fuel. Presenting the Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai announced a ₹112 crore provision to support the initiative, under which Bio-CNG plants will be set up in four zones of the state through the cooperative sector. From storage to energy production ...Read More

Ahmedabad: As part of its ambitious transition toward becoming a "Zero Waste City," the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has proposed an innovative project to generate Bio-CNG from organic waste. The initiative, titled the "Kanchana Project from Waste" (Wealth from Waste), is a key highlight of the Standing Committee’s budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Harnessing Organic Waste The project aims to address the significant volume of organic waste generated daily within the city, partic...Read More

Surat: The Surat District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (Sumul Dairy), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a 75 MTPD cow dung-based Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Surat. The Bajipura-based plant will produce clean CBG along with nutrient-rich organic fertilizers. The project aims to enhance soil health, reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, promote clima...Read More