Telangana to Become Clean Energy Model: Sridhar Babu Launches ₹700 Crore Bio-Gas Project in Siddipet
Telangana aims to become a clean energy model as Sridhar Babu launches ₹700 crore CBG project in Narmetta, Siddipet. Project to create 1,400 jobs.
Telangana is aiming to become a national model in clean energy, said D. Sridhar Babu while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of a ₹700 crore compressed biogas (CBG) project at Narmetta on Sunday.
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The project is being developed by Juno Joule Biofuels Pvt. Ltd. and is expected to play a key role in promoting sustainable energy, rural development, and employment generation.
₹700 Crore CBG Project to Generate Jobs and Boost Rural Economy
The Telangana clean energy initiative will:
- Create around 1,400 direct jobs
- Ensure nearly 30% women participation in workforce
- Promote rural livelihoods and industrial decentralisation
The Minister highlighted that the government is focusing on a circular economy, combining industrial growth with environmental sustainability.
Reducing India’s Dependence on Imported Energy
D. Sridhar Babu pointed out that:
- India imports nearly 90% of crude oil
- Around 60% of LPG consumption is imported
He stressed that clean energy projects like CBG plants are essential to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources and strengthen India’s energy security.
Farmers to Become Energy Producers
Calling the project a “paradigm shift”, the Minister said farmers can now transition from:
- Food providers → Energy providers
The CBG plant will use:
- Paddy straw
- Cattle dung
- Poultry waste
to produce biofuel gas, turning agricultural waste into valuable energy.
Cluster Model with 10 Plants Planned
The project will be implemented in a cluster model in three phases, including:
- 10 plants
- 100 tonnes per day capacity per plant
This model aims to create large-scale clean energy production hubs in rural Telangana.
Leaders and Officials Present at Event
The event was attended by:
- Bhuvaneshwar Khaita
- Premachandran
- T. Harish Rao
- Santosh Bagrodia
- V. Hanumantha Rao
- Rayapati Sambasiva Rao
- Rayapati Nagasharat
Telangana Clean Energy Vision Gains Momentum
The Telangana clean energy mission led by Sridhar Babu aims to transform the state into a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
With the launch of the ₹700 crore CBG project in Narmetta, Siddipet district, Telangana is moving closer to becoming a national model in clean energy and rural industrial growth.
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