New Delhi, July 21 -- Aiming to curb direct or indirect discharge of organic waste into the Yamuna River, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is installing biogas plants in dairy colonies.
The civic agency said the move will help to scientifically manage the disposal of cattle dung and first such plant will begin operations in Nangli Dairy from August while projects are in progress in Goyla and Ghoga dairies.
Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Satya Sharma, informed that the biogas plant at Nangli Dairy will begin operations from August, while plants at Goyla and Ghoga dairies are expected to be ready by next year. MCD officials explained that approximately 1,500 dairies operate in the Nangli and Goyla areas.
These dairies gener...