Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for Construction/Installation of Biogas Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for Construction/Installation of Biogas Plants" component of the scheme aims to effectively manage on-farm livestock waste to produce renewable energy through biogas units, converting animal waste into a sustainable energy source. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefits:
Assistance for Construction/Installation of Biogas Plants
Biogas plants constructed by the farmer would be provided 90% subsidy against the estimated standard cost of construction/installation for Biogas. 
To make the subsidy more inclusive and reflective of the actual costs involved, excavation costs, transportation costs, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in the standard cost mentioned for both pre-fabricated and constructed biogas plants.
Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Pre-Fabricated Biogas
For a 1 cu. m³ biogas plant, the standard cost is Rs. 31,000/- with 90% subsidy including central subsidy of Rs. 27,900/-.
For a 2 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 54,140/- with subsidy of Rs. 48,726/-.
For a 3 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 79,480/- with subsidy of Rs. 71,532/-.
For a 4 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 1,25,000/- with subsidy of Rs. 1,12,500/-.
For 5 cu. m³ & above plants, the standard cost is Rs. 1,12,200/- with subsidy of Rs. 1,00,980/-.
Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Constructed Biogas
For a 2 cu. m³ biogas plant, the standard cost is Rs. 46,220/- with 90% subsidy including central subsidy of Rs. 41,598/-.
For a 3 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 52,070/- with subsidy of Rs. 46,863/-.
For a 4 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 57,820/- with subsidy of Rs. 52,038/-.
For 6 cu. m³ & above plants, the standard cost is Rs. 75,890/- with subsidy of Rs. 68,301/-.
Incentive Structure for Promoters
The incentive structure for promoters involved in the installation of biogas plants aims to encourage field staff including Agriculture Assistant, Field Assistant, Krishi Mitra's to actively participate in promoting biogas plants. The incentive amount for Constructed Biogas will be ₹1500 per unit.
Plant Size Determination
The size of biogas units provided will be determined based on the number of cattle owned by the beneficiary. This approach ensures that the size of the biogas plant matches the amount of organic waste, particularly manure, generated, thereby promoting efficient gas production and utilization. The specific cattle-to-biogas unit ratios are as follows:
For a 2 cu. mtr. size biogas plant, the applicant should own 2 cattles with approximately 30-40 kgs. of cowdung available per day.
For a 3 cu. mtr. plant, 3 cattles are required with 45-60 kgs. of cowdung per day.
For a 4 cu. mtr. plant, 4 cattles are required with 60-80 kgs. of cowdung per day.
For a 6 cu. mtr. plant, 5 cattles are required with 90-120 kgs. of cowdung per day.
Repair Assistance
For long-term maintenance and sustainability of the biogas plants, repair assistance of 20% of the standard cost will be provided after 6 years. 
This assistance will help ensure that the biogas plants remain operational and continue to serve the beneficiaries' needs.
Lifetime Limit and Subsidy Adjustment
An individual beneficiary may receive a maximum of 3 units over their lifetime. 
The subsidy provided by Government of India under Biogas programme shall be adjusted within this subsidy and balance shall be paid from State funds.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
- Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.