Jalore: Rajasthan's First Bio-CNG Mega Hub, ₹600 Cr Green Energy Project

• Jalore district in Rajasthan is set to become the state's first mega bio-CNG hub with a 600 crore rupee project.
• Ten state-of-the-art bio-CNG plants will be established in Chandrai, operated by Somnath Bio Gas and Somnath Energy.
• The project will utilize Napier grass, cow dung, and agricultural waste as raw materials, with 10,000 bigha dedicated to Napier grass cultivation.
• It aims to create significant employment opportunities for local youth and provide stable income for farmers through contract farming.
• This initiative marks Rajasthan's first major bio-CNG project after Gujarat, promoting green energy and reducing reliance on traditional fuels.

Why It Matters: Jalore's bio-CNG project promises green energy, jobs, and farmer prosperity.