New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated a biogas plant with a processing capacity of 200 metric tonnes per day at Goyla Dairy in the Najafgarh area.

According to a release, the plant, established by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) at a cost of Rs 16 crore, will play a significant role in the scientific processing 200 metric tonnes of cow dung daily, production of clean fuel and environmental protection.

"The biogas plant will help prevent cow dung from entering the Yamuna through drains, improve sanitation in the area and enhance the income of dairy farmers," it added.

Delhi Government Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Mayor of Delhi Pravesh Wahi, Deputy Mayor Monika Pant, MLA Sandeep Sehr...