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PM Modi inaugurated the 'Lal Tipara Gaushala,' India’s first modern gaushala equipped with a bio-CNG plant, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

National | Dated: 15 Oct 2024

On October 2, 2024 (Swachhta Diwas), Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 'Lal Tipara Gaushala,' India’s first modern and self-reliant cow shelter equipped with a Bio Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The gaushala was established over 2 hectares in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and developed at a cost of ₹32 crore from the CSR fund of IOCL.
- The plant has the capacity to produce 3 tonnes of natural gas per day using 100 tonnes of cow dung and will also generate 20 tonnes of high-quality organic manure.

💡 Other Important Facts:

The Gwalior Municipal Corporation (GMC), which operates the gaushala, contributed ₹5 crore towards the construction of the plant.

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What is the name of the modern gaushala equipped with a bio-CNG plant inaugurated by PM Modi in Gwalior?

Correct Answer: Lal Tipara Gaushala

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About Madhya Pradesh

Chief minister: Mohan Yadav
Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel