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

Eligibility extends to every farmer who farms in…

Eligibility extends to every farmer who farms in the State of Goa and holds a Krishi card.

Institutions and private limited companies with agricultural operations…

Institutions and private limited companies with agricultural operations and a Krishi card may also be supported.

Farmers who build Biogas plants receive a 90%…

Farmers who build Biogas plants receive a 90% subsidy on the estimated standard cost of construction/installation.

So that the subsidy better matches real costs,…

So that the subsidy better matches real costs, the standard cost for both pre-fabricated and constructed biogas plants includes excavation, transport and Goods and Services Tax (GST). Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Pre-Fabricated Biogas

1 cu

1 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 31,000/-, with a 90% subsidy (including central subsidy) of Rs. 27,900/-.

2 cu

2 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 54,140/-, subsidy Rs. 48,726/-.

3 cu

3 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 79,480/-, subsidy Rs. 71,532/-.

4 cu

4 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 1,25,000/-, subsidy Rs. 1,12,500/-.

5 cu

5 cu. m³ & above plants: standard cost Rs. 1,12,200/-, subsidy Rs. 1,00,980/-. Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Constructed Biogas

2 cu

2 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 46,220/-, with a 90% subsidy (including central subsidy) of Rs. 41,598/-.

3 cu

3 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 52,070/-, subsidy Rs. 46,863/-.

4 cu

4 cu. m³ plant: standard cost Rs. 57,820/-, subsidy Rs. 52,038/-.

6 cu

6 cu. m³ & above plants: standard cost Rs. 75,890/-, subsidy Rs. 68,301/-. Incentive Structure for Promoters

To motivate field staff such as Agriculture Assistants,…

To motivate field staff such as Agriculture Assistants, Field Assistants and Krishi Mitra's to promote biogas plants actively, promoters are paid an incentive of ₹1500 per unit for Constructed Biogas. Plant Size Determination The capacity of the biogas unit is fixed according to how many cattle the beneficiary owns, so that the plant matches the quantity of organic waste, mainly dung, produced and gas is generated and used efficiently. The cattle-to-plant ratios are:

2 cu

2 cu. mtr. plant: 2 cattles, giving roughly 30-40 kgs. of cowdung a day.

3 cu

3 cu. mtr. plant: 3 cattles, giving 45-60 kgs. of cowdung a day.

4 cu

4 cu. mtr. plant: 4 cattles, giving 60-80 kgs. of cowdung a day.

6 cu

6 cu. mtr. plant: 5 cattles, giving 90-120 kgs. of cowdung a day. Repair Assistance

To keep plants running over the long term,…

To keep plants running over the long term, repair assistance equal to 20% of the standard cost is given after 6 years.

This support helps the biogas plants stay in…

This support helps the biogas plants stay in working order and keep meeting beneficiaries' needs. Lifetime Limit and Subsidy Adjustment

Each beneficiary can get no more than 3…

Each beneficiary can get no more than 3 units in a lifetime.

Any Government of India subsidy under the Biogas…

Any Government of India subsidy under the Biogas programme is adjusted within this subsidy, and the remainder is met from State funds.

An abstract of the Krishi Card

An abstract of the Krishi Card

The farmer's Soil Health Card

The farmer's Soil Health Card

Cash invoice for materials/equipment

Cash invoice for materials/equipment

Estimates of the construction cost

Estimates of the construction cost

Particulars of the registered mason engaged

Particulars of the registered mason engaged

Estimate for approved models, in the case of…

Estimate for approved models, in the case of pre-fabricated biogas plants