Ludhiana, August 15: Environmental protection and sustainable waste processing took a major step forward in Ludhiana as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann initiated work on a ₹65-crore Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) facility in Haibowal. The initiative aims to halt untreated cattle waste from entering the Budha Nallah while creating new economic streams for local dairy operations.
The plant will occupy 2.5 acres of state-allocated land and is expected to be completed by September 2027, yielding five tonnes of clean biogas daily alongside organic bio-fertilizer.
“The AAP government has provided 2.5 acres of land for the project, and around 300 tonnes of cattle dung generated daily at the Haibowal Dairy Complex will be scientifically processed and disposed of,” Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated. “This will prevent waste from entering the Budha Nallah, help resolve the problem of sewer blockages and directly benefit 435 dairy owners.”
The state administration noted that the facility forms part of a wider commitment to expand green energy investments and restore natural water ecosystems.
“More such plants will be installed across Punjab to promote green energy on one hand and curb the menace of pollution on the other,” Chief Minister Mann affirmed. He urged residents to join efforts to keep state water sources free of untreated discharge.
Reviewing broader development measures, the Chief Minister maintained that state exchequer funds are being utilized transparently for public infrastructure, merit-based employment, and social protection schemes. He stated that key initiatives—including universal health coverage under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna and extensive pipeline networks for canal irrigation—reflect the government’s focus on long-term state welfare.
