Biogas or National Biogas and Manure Management Programme is a centrally sponsored programme for setting up 3 Cu units of KVIC model. The AH & Veterinary Department has been designated as the Nodal agent for Mizoram,as the Department is in close contact with Livestock Farmers who are the main beneficiaries.

                     Most Biogas plants in Mizoram is based on Cattle dung with few units based on pig dung. Biogas linked to community septic tank has not yet been popularised in Mizoram,but few units have been installed.

 

                    The target and achievements for the last 5 years is as follows:

 

             Year            Target          Achievement
              1                  2                  3
        2011-2012         300 units            50 units
        2012-2013         500 units            250 units
        2013-2014          500 units            250 units
        2014-2015          Nil            Nil
       2014-2016        500 units            270 units