MAYEM, March 16 -- ERWIN FONSECA

In a remarkable step towards sustainable living, Rupesh Chopdekar and his family from the remote village of Haturlim in Mayem have successfully installed a home biogas plant, setting an inspiring example for others in the State. This initiative has not only reduced their household waste but has also generated clean cooking gas for their daily use.

The Chopdekar family is the only household in Goa to have installed a home biogas plant, joining the ranks of just two educational institutions - Shiroda College and Arambol College - that have adopted similar systems.

According to Chopdekar, the biogas plant has been operating smoothly for over a year without requiring any maintenance. The plant, installed ou...