New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- In an important step towards clean fuel production, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated a biogas plant with a processing capacity of 200 metric tonnes per day at the Goyla Dairy, located in Najafgarh.

The plant built by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi at a cost of Rs 16 crores will play an important role in the scientific processing of cow dung, the production of clean fuel and environmental protection, preventing the cow dung from going down the drains and adding to river Yamuna's pollution.

At the same time, the initiative will also contribute in improving sanitation, and increase income of livestock owners.

Delhi Government Minister Ashish Sood, Mayor Pravesh Wahi, Deputy Mayor Dr Monika Pan...