The villagers in Punjab can now set up a biogas plant at their homes for free under the MGNREGA scheme. For, the Punjab Government has decided to provide employment to the maximum number of people under the MGNREGA scheme by the Rural Development and Panchayat Department besides individual benefits to the villagers. As part of the same, the villagers can also get a free biogas plant constructed in their homes.
Regarding this unique initiative, the state Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua on Tuesday held a meeting with the Finance Commissioner (Rural Development and Panchayat) K Siva Prasad and explored the possibility of daily wages for MGNREGA beneficiaries for the construction of biogas plants under this scheme.
