¨ India
has launched its first cooperative-run project for Compressed Bio-Gas and
potash granule production.
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The project is based in Kopargaon, in
Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district.
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It is located at the Sahakar Maharshi
Shankarrao Kolhe Cooperative Sugar Factory.
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit
Shah inaugurated the facility.
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He praised the factory for implementing a
circular economy model.
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The factory produces and markets both CNG
and potash from its operations.
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Shah announced plans to set up similar
projects in 15 cooperative sugar factories across India.
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He said Maharashtra will play a leading
role in this expansion.
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He also emphasized the need to diversify
ethanol production methods.
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Producing ethanol from fruit juice was
suggested as a profitable alternative.
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These measures aim to increase revenue and
promote sustainability in the sugar industry.
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The factory’s green initiatives are
helping to strengthen the rural economy.
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The Sanjeevani Group is also working to
support primary credit societies and women’s self-help groups.
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The central government is providing
financial assistance through the National Cooperative Development Corporation
(NCDC).
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Fifteen cooperative sugar factories have
received such support.
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A new Pulses Self-Reliance Mission has
been launched with a budget of ₹11,300 crore.
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This mission will be implemented over the
next six years.
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The government has also increased the
Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for key crops.
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include lentils, moong, mustard, gram, tur, jowar, soybean, cotton, and wheat.
