Cabinet Approves Rs 23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme; Rs 8,970.20 crore NH Project in Assam

In August 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan ) scheme with a total budget outlay of Rs 23,731 crore, marking a major step towards India’s clean energy journey

The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) for a period of 10 years i.e. from FY27 to FY36. About GOBARdhan Scheme: Aim: To transform India’s vast organic waste resources into clean energy, rural livelihoods and economic growth. Key Target: The scheme seeks to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production by nearly 10-times and attract large-scale private investment through assured offtake by city gas distributors, stable administered pricing, capital subsidies, financial support and pipeline infrastructure. CCEA Approved Rs 8,970 crore NH Project in Assam: Approved by: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the construction of a 135.87-kilometer (km)-long four-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on National Highway (NH-15) in Assam.