Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for Construction/Installation of Biogas Plants

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.

• 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.

• 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/-.

• 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/-.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Offline application

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.