With support from Forward7 and funding from Air Products, this project expands access to modern biogas solutions in India by deploying 413 biodigesters, benefiting 2,466 individuals across Begusarai and Lakhisarai districts in Bihar.
Biogas-based clean cooking solutions support inclusive rural development while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Republic of India
Deploy 413 biodigesters across Begusarai and Lakhisarai districts in Bihar, funded by Air Products.
Convert organic waste into biogas for clean cooking, while producing digestate (biofertilizer) to enhance agricultural productivity.
Avoids approximately 2,478 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually.
Creates 15 additional jobs, with 33% held by women.
Saves women an average of 2 hours per day previously spent collecting fuel and cooking, with over 80% reporting cleaner homes and improved comfort.
Saves approximately 301,490 hours annually, averaging 2 hours per household per day.
Saves around $56,581 annually in energy costs, an average of $137 per household per year.
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