BIOGAS
PLANTS IN ALL AIDED SCHOOLS IN KERALA
The
agriculture department has devised a mega project aimed at solving garbage
problem, by installing biogas plants in government aided schools across the
state.This
was announced by agriculture minister K.P. Mohanan here on ,18th
April,2013Thursday. “The idea is to use the waste from schools and adjoining
areas to generate bio-gas and utilize the same for school kitchens. The manure
generated as a byproduct from the plant would be utilised for school
agriculture programme and the vegetables for mid day meal scheme,’’ he said.
The
scheme is aimed at creating awareness among children about the importance of
waste disposal and hygienic surroundings besides attracting them to vegetable
cultivation. It would also be of help in dealing with the energy problem to a
certain extent.Separate schemes have been devised for primary, UP and high
school categories. While plants with a capacity of generating one hour bio-gas
(Rs 13,000 scheme) will be implemented for primary schools, a two-hour capacity
Rs.17,500 scheme for UP schools, and a two-and-half hour capacity Rs 23,500
scheme for the high school category are contemplated.The government plans
to spend Rs 25 crore for the scheme. The agriculture minister has also sought
help from Montek Singh Alhuwalia to ensure the success of the project.
Prof. John
Kurakar
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