Lucknow is set to get its first bio-CNG and bio-fertiliser plant near Amausi, which will convert kitchen waste, cow dung, and crop residues into approximately 10 tonnes of eco-friendly fuel and manure daily.
The Rs 80-crore project is awaiting the governor’s approval, with construction expected to begin soon after a groundbreaking ceremony organised by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC).
JBM Enviro Bio-Energy Lucknow will build the plant under a public-private partnership (PPP) model on roughly 7.5 acres of land leased by the LMC for 20 years, with no capital investment from the civic body.
Over 150 tonnes of cow dung per day will be sourced from Kanha Gaushala and other shelters, while the remaining feedstock will come from household waste, vegetable markets, and crop residues collected from local farmers. In total, the plant will require around 200 tonnes of waste daily to operate at full capacity.
Municipal environmental engineer Sanjeev Pradhan highlighted that the bio-CNG produced will be priced approximately 5% below market rates, and the leftover residue will be processed into organic fertiliser. The project is expected to support cleaner public transport, improve urban sanitation, generate employment, and provide an annual revenue stream of around Rs 1.5 crore for the LMC.
Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar said, “This project represents a significant shift in the way Lucknow manages its waste. By converting daily waste into useful products, we reduce pressure on landfills, support cleaner transport, and deliver direct benefits to farmers.”
The plant follows successful bio-CNG models implemented in Indore and Chandigarh, aiming to replicate their environmental and economic benefits in Lucknow.