CM Mohsin Naqvi lays foundation stone of first biogas plant at Gujjar Colony
LAHORE (92 News) - Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi laid the foundation stone of one of the biggest biogas plants of Pakistan at an official level on Wednesday.
CM Mohsin Naqvi launched the construction work of 6000 cubic meter bio gas plant at Gujjar Colony Rakh Chand Rai. He inspected the project and directed to complete the construction work of biogas plant before stipulated time.
Mohsin Naqvi apprised that biogas plant will cost Rs35 crore, Rs8 crore revenue will be generated annually and the project will complete its construction cost within few years. "The income generated from the biogas plant will be spent on the construction and progress of the same area."
The CM announced to establish another bio gas plant in Gujjarpura adjacent to Orange Line Metro Train area. Secretary Energy gave a briefing to CM Mohsin Naqvi about the project.
Talking to the media after laying foundation stone of bio gas plant, the CM said that 24,000 livestock is available in Gujjar Colony and gas as well as natural fertilizers will be prepared from their manure.
"The population of the area will be benefitted from the bio gas plant. Daily 1600 kg fuel grade gas will be produced from the bio gas plant and 16 tonnes fertilizers will be prepared. The un-cleanliness of the area will be removed with the establishment of bio gas plant and the environment will also be cleaned," he added.
Energy Department has been directed to prepare PC-I for establishing a bio gas plant in Gujjarpura. The completion deadline of bio gas plant is April 30.
