What is GOBAR-DHAN Yojana?
GOBAR-DHAN (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources — Dhan) is a flagship central scheme launched on 1 February 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme converts cattle dung, crop residue, and organic waste from farms and villages into biogas (for cooking fuel and electricity) and compressed bio-gas (CBG) for commercial sale. Individual Household Biogas Plants: BPL/SC/ST/marginal farmers receive a subsidy of ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 (varies by state) on biogas plant installation — typically a 1–10 cubic metre plant costing ₹15,000–₹70,000 depending on size. The biogas can substitute 1–2 LPG cylinders per month, saving ₹900–₹1,800/month. The organic slurry from the biogas plant becomes rich liquid fertilizer worth ₹5,000–₹8,000/year in farm savings. Community/Commercial CBG Plants: Under the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) policy, large compressed bio-gas plants are set up by entrepreneurs to sell CBG to IOC/HPCL/BPCL at ₹46/kg — target of 5,000 CBG plants across India. Village-level GOBAR-DHAN clusters are being established under SBM Grameen to make villages 'waste-free' and generate rural employment through organic compost production and biogas energy.
GOBAR-DHAN Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | GOBAR-DHAN Yojana 2026 — Free Biogas Plant from Cow Dung | ₹40,000 Subsidy | sbm.gov.in/gbdw |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | Household biogas plant subsidy ₹10,000–₹40,000 + Save 1-2 LPG cylinders/month (₹900–₹1,800/month saved) + Organic slurry fertilizer worth ₹5,000–₹8,000/year + Zero-cost cooking fuel for rural families |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 24 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sbm.gov.in/gbdw |
GOBAR-DHAN (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources — Dhan) 1 फरवरी 2018 को Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) के तहत जल शक्ति मंत्रालय द्वारा शुरू किया गया। गाय का गोबर, फसल अवशेष और खेत-घर का organic कचरा → biogas (खाना पकाने का ईंधन) और जैविक खाद में बदला जाता है। व्यक्तिगत Household Biogas Plant: BPL/SC/ST/सीमांत किसानों को ₹10,000-40,000 की subsidy (राज्य अनुसार)। 1-2 LPG cylinders/माह की बचत (₹900-1,800/माह)। Biogas slurry से ₹5,000-8,000/वर्ष की खाद बचत। Commercial CBG Plant: SATAT नीति के तहत उद्यमी बड़े CBG संयंत्र लगाकर ₹46/kg पर IOC/HPCL/BPCL को बेच सकते हैं।
₹10,000-40,000 Household Biogas Plant subsidy + 1-2 LPG cylinder/माह की बचत (₹900-1,800/माह) + ₹5,000-8,000 की जैविक खाद + मुफ्त खाना पकाने का ईंधन
Benefits of GOBAR-DHAN Yojana
Household biogas plant subsidy ₹10,000–₹40,000 + Save 1-2 LPG cylinders/month (₹900–₹1,800/month saved) + Organic slurry fertilizer worth ₹5,000–₹8,000/year + Zero-cost cooking fuel for rural families
Who is Eligible for GOBAR-DHAN Yojana?
- ✓Individual Household Biogas Plant: BPL (Below Poverty Line) families in rural areas — priority
- ✓SC/ST households — given priority irrespective of BPL status in most states
- ✓Small and marginal farmers (land holding up to 2 hectares) with 2+ cattle
- ✓General (non-BPL) rural households also eligible in many states (at lower subsidy rates)
- ✓Community Biogas Plant: Village Panchayats, Self Help Groups (SHGs), NGOs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- ✓Commercial CBG Plant: Any entrepreneur/company with 10+ tonnes/day organic waste feedstock
- ✓Urban households are eligible under some state-specific schemes (limited biogas plants in urban areas)
Documents Required for GOBAR-DHAN Yojana
How to Apply for GOBAR-DHAN Yojana Online?
- 1Register on the GOBAR-DHAN portal: Visit sbm.gov.in/gbdw → 'Citizen Registration' → Enter Aadhaar + mobile OTP + fill household details
- 2Contact your Gram Panchayat secretary or Block Development Officer (BDO) to submit physical application form if online registration is not accessible
- 3Survey: Block-level team visits your home to verify cattle count, space availability, and family eligibility
- 4Sanction: On approval, you receive a sanction letter with approved plant size (1m³, 2m³, 4m³, 6m³, 10m³ based on cattle numbers)
- 5Installation: Empanelled biogas plant mason/constructor from state NBMMP list installs the plant. You pay only the beneficiary contribution; subsidy goes to contractor
- 6Commissioning: Block officer inspects and certifies plant is operational → subsidy released via DBT to your bank
- 7Training: Attend 1-day free training on plant operation, slurry management, and organic compost use — organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
- 8Community plant: Apply through Gram Panchayat → feasibility assessment → DPR prepared by MNRE-empanelled agency → sanction from Ministry of Jal Shakti
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on sbm.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗Apply on sbm.gov.in/gbdw