Mobius Household Biogas Programme

Empowering Rural and Women Dairy Farmers, One Biogas Plant at a Time

A large-scale, decentralized biogas programme that converts cattle waste into clean energy and organic fertilizer while empowering rural and women dairy farmers across multiple states.

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Overview

India, as the world’s largest milk producer with its vast cattle population, generates enormous quantities of cattle dung and other organic residues that often remain underutilised. At the same time, the country faces a significant rise in energy demand, particularly in rural areas, where access to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy remains a challenge.

The rural household biogas programme offers a sustainable pathway to address this challenge by converting cattle waste into clean cooking energy while mitigating methane emissions that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. As a household biogas plant NGO initiative, the programme promotes clean energy access while reducing dependence on conventional fuels like firewood and LPG, improving rural waste management and sanitation, and creating economic opportunities for women. Smoke-free kitchens also help reduce women’s drudgery and health risks.

The nutrient-rich biofertiliser produced as a by-product can be applied to farmlands, improving soil health, reducing chemical fertiliser use, and supporting sustainable agriculture. This approach strengthens rural livelihoods and women’s well-being while contributing to India’s net-zero targets, renewable energy goals, and green energy transition. It reinforces circular economy principles, making household biogas a cornerstone of sustainable rural development.

Programme Objectives

How We Do It

Clean Energy through Sustainable Practices

Promote the use of biogas technology to convert cow dung into clean, renewable energy for everyday household needs
Encourage a shift from traditional fuels such as firewood and dung cakes to smoke-free and environmentally friendly cooking solutions
Demonstrate how locally available resources can be used to create sustainable and affordable energy systems in rural communities

Circular Use of Farm Resources

Support a circular approach to dairy farming by transforming organic waste into valuable energy and natural fertilizer.
Encourage the use of bio-slurry in agriculture to improve soil health and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers.
Promote responsible waste management practices that link dairy farming, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

Empowering Rural and Women Dairy Farmers

Community-Led Sustainable Development

Work closely with farmer groups, cooperatives, and local institutions to encourage community ownership of clean energy solutions.
Promote awareness on climate-friendly practices that benefit farmers, households, and local ecosystems.
Build a long-term culture of sustainability, resource efficiency, and climate responsibility in rural communities.

Biogas Circular Economy

Latest Updates

Mobius Biogas Plants Provide Relief Amid LPG Shortages

In Rajasthan, the Mobius Household Biogas Project implemented
with Asha Milk Producer Company is demonstrating the impact of
decentralized clean energy at the household level.

Amid LPG shortages and rising fuel costs, families with biogas plants
continue to access reliable, clean cooking fuel at home. While some
households are reducing meals or returning to firewood, biogas
users are able to cook safely, reduce expenses, and maintain better
living conditions.

Beyond cooking, biogas is improving health by reducing indoor air
pollution, saving time for women, and supporting sustainable
agriculture through the use of organic slurry.

These on-ground experiences highlight the value of decentralized
energy solutions in meeting local needs and strengthening
household resilience.

Gobar Se Samriddhi Launch Event

Mobius Foundation team (Priyanka Sharma, Abhishek Patel and Himani Kantiwal) participated in the “Gobar se Samriddhi” programme, in Sagrod village, Banswara district, Rajasthan.

This event marked the launch efforts to establish 200 household biogas plants in the region under Mobius Foundation’s 5,000 Household Biogas programme, implemented in partnership with NDDB organizations. The event featured an inauguration ceremony for the region’s first household biogas plant, a demo / training by Sistema.bio, and awareness building among rural and women dairy farmers.

Representing Mobius Foundation, anchor partner of the initiative, Ms. Priyanka Sharma and Mr. Abhishek Patel addressed the gathering, highlighting the multiple benefits of the biogas circular economy including sustainable waste management that reduces daily drudgery of women; clean / renewable energy that improves health and reduces dependence on LPG; and organic manure that reduces need for chemical fertilizers thereby unlocking untapped economic benefits and promoting a more sustainable, resilient way of living.

The programme was attended by over 200 participants, including 100+ female and 50+ male farmers, on ground operations teams and leadership from NDDB Dairy Services, NDDB-Mrida, Asha Mahila Milk Producer Company (MPC) and Sistema.bio, as well as local media.

MoU Signing

Mobius Foundation has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) organisations – NDDB Dairy Services, NDDB Mrida and leading Milk Producer Companies – Sakhi, Paayas, Asha, Maalav, and Indujaa – to implement a transformative, decentralized solution that converts cattle waste into clean biogas and organic fertilizer. The Program will install 5,000 household biogas plants across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, providing rural and women dairy farmers with clean cooking fuel, organic fertilizer and opportunities for economic empowerment. The partnership has laid the foundation for a large-scale, multi-state rollout of biogas plants, leveraging innovative climate financing mechanisms to deliver a scalable circular economy solution.