Shimla
In a major step towards cleanliness, environmental conservation, and energy self-reliance, the temple trust administration at Shri Naina Devi Temple has launched an innovative initiative to produce biogas from food waste generated in its langar (community kitchen).
Under this project, approximately 20 kilograms of biogas is being produced daily using leftover food and organic waste. After the successful completion of the trial phase, the system has now been made fully operational. Notably, this is the first temple trust in Himachal Pradesh to implement such a technology-driven waste management solution.
The initiative has been set up under the leadership of SDM and Temple Trust Chairman Dharampal Chaudhary. He informed that a modern solid waste management pre-fabricated biogas plant has been installed and is now functioning efficiently.
The plant has a total processing capacity of 200 kilograms per day. Through this system, leftover food from the langar and other biodegradable waste is being scientifically recycled. The biogas produced is being utilized in the temple kitchen, reducing dependence on conventional fuel sources.
The project was implemented by Green Brick Eco Solution, which successfully deployed the technology with expertise.
According to officials, the primary goal of this initiative is to transform the temple premises into a fully eco-friendly and zero-waste zone. Authorities also revealed that there are plans to increase the plant’s capacity in the future to handle more waste efficiently.
This biogas project is being seen as a significant milestone in promoting sustainable practices at religious institutions and could serve as a model for other temples across the country.
