- As per the agreement, in initial phase 4 numbers of Biogas plants will be established in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat by 2025 with a total investment of approximately Rs 230 Crores
- Additionally, biogas filling stations will be set up alongside each plant to distribute fuel for CNG vehicles, and organic fertilizer production facilities will be established to promote Organic Farming
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 6
Banas Dairy, a prominent name in the dairy industry under the brand of GCMMF-AMUL, has taken a significant step by signing a three-party agreement between Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited (SRDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in India, and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to establish Animal Dung based Biogas Production Plants.
A historic moment towards realising the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji towards #SahakarSeSamriddhi #GobarDhan and #WasteToWealth.
A tripartite agreement has been signed amongst NDDB, Banas Dairy (@banasdairy1969) and Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt Ltd… pic.twitter.com/BllrFfRd77
— National Dairy Development Board (@NDDB_Coop) September 6, 2023
The contract conclusion ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan, in the presence of Sibi George, the Ambassador of India to Japan, along with T Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, Shankarbhai Chaudhry, Honorable Speaker of Gujarat State Assembly & Chairman- Banas Dairy, Meenesh Shah, Chairman- NDDB, Jayen Mehata, Managing Director- GCMMF-Amul and Sangram Chaudhary, Managing Director- Banas Dairy.
The approved chairman of Gujarat state and chairman of Asia's largest dairy Banas Dairy Mr. @ChaudhryShankar shaheb chairman of NDDB Mr. signed an agreement with Japan's largest company Suzuki Motor for a dung gas production plant. It will directly benefit the animal hus pic.twitter.com/OHlOclgU8j
— Laxmanbhai Chaudhary (@LaxmanbhaiChau4) September 6, 2023
This meaningful collaboration began when Banas Dairy signed an MoU with Suzuki and NDDB in December 2022. This project is focused on making India cleaner and helping farmers earn additional income from by-products of their animal husbandry business. This cleaner energy of Bio CNG can be further utilized for production of Green Hydrogen as well as Liquid Bio Methane (LBM) as a green energy sources.
As per the agreement, in initial phase 4 numbers of Biogas plants will be established in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat by 2025. This numbers of plants can be further increased as per mutual agreement of all parties. These plants will play a crucial role in reducing pollution and preserving our environment and also generate green and clean energy, with a total investment of approximately Rs 230 Crores. Additionally, biogas filling stations will be set up alongside each plant to distribute fuel for CNG vehicles, and organic fertilizer production facilities will be established to promote Organic Farming.
Banas Dairy is considered to be the biggest Dairy in Asia. On an average, 75 lakh liters of milk is processed here everyday: PM @narendramodi#MannKiBaat #BanasDairy pic.twitter.com/OOT0fEW83M
— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 27, 2023
Shankar Chaudhry, Chairman of Banas Dairy, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This project is a testament to the vision of our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is guiding us to create a greener India and provide our farmers with additional income opportunities with Net Zero Carbon Neutrality and promoting circular economy. These projects are an initial step to make Banaskantha district, an organic district and energy self-reliant district. We are proud to be part of this important journey.”
