Chhotaudepur, Oct. 28 -- In Gujarat's Chhotaudepur district, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. In the small tribal village of Nani Bumdi, Dipikaben Kanayabhai Rathwa begins her day by collecting cow dung, mixing it with water, and feeding it into her family's biogas plant. What may seem like an ordinary morning routine has completely changed the rhythm of her household and the quality of their lives.

The biogas unit was set up under the Gobardhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at managing cattle and organic waste to produce clean energy. Costing Rs 42,000, the plant was made affordable through government support, with Rs 37,000 covered by a subsidy and only Rs 5,000 co...