250 meals a day, zero LPG: The biogas success story from UP's Gorakhpur

At a time when India is promoting clean energy and sustainable waste management, Geeta Vatika in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur is setting an inspiring example by running its entire community kitchen on biogas produced from cow dung. With more than 100 cows generating nearly 600 kilograms of dung every day, the gaushala produces enough clean fuel to prepare meals for around 250 people daily.

The biogas system, operational for the past two years, has virtually eliminated the need for commercial LPG cylinders, saving the institution the cost of nearly 20 cylinders every day. A dedicated pipeline carries the gas directly from the biogas plant to the kitchen, ensuring uninterrupted cooking.

Built at a cost of ₹14 lakh, the project also produces organic manure, making full use of cattle waste. By combining renewable energy, waste recycling and organic farming, Geeta Vatika has emerged as a self-sustaining model of eco-friendly resource conservation.