GOBARdhan Statistics 2026: Biogas Plants by State
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There were 2,074 biogas plants registered on the GOBARdhan Unified Registration Portal in October 2026, of which 1,333 were functional and 489 under construction, according to the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Plants reach 589 districts. Chhattisgarh leads with 390 registered plants. State-wise figures are below.
GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan): key numbers
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Top 12 states by registered biogas plants
Biogas plants registered on the GOBARdhan portal in the 12 states with the most plants, with how many are functional and how many are still being built.
| State | Plants registered | Functional | Construction in progress | Districts covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | 390 | 287 | 82 | 32 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 222 | 175 | 31 | 52 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 217 | 132 | 63 | 75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 212 | 168 | 7 | 35 |
| Gujarat | 143 | 52 | 72 | 33 |
| Maharashtra | 126 | 38 | 57 | 35 |
| Karnataka | 117 | 82 | 24 | 31 |
| Rajasthan | 84 | 40 | 32 | 38 |
| Haryana | 60 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Uttarakhand | 60 | 42 | 10 | 13 |
| Bihar | 59 | 29 | 9 | 38 |
| Telangana | 52 | 35 | 13 | 29 |
Source: gobardhan.sbm.gov.in, as on 17 October 2026
Top 12 states by functional biogas plants
States with the most biogas plants actually running, as recorded on the GOBARdhan portal.
| State | Functional plants | Plants registered |
|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | 287 | 390 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 175 | 222 |
| Tamil Nadu | 168 | 212 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 132 | 217 |
| Karnataka | 82 | 117 |
| Gujarat | 52 | 143 |
| Jharkhand | 47 | 51 |
| Kerala | 42 | 48 |
| Uttarakhand | 42 | 60 |
| Rajasthan | 40 | 84 |
| Maharashtra | 38 | 126 |
| Telangana | 35 | 52 |
Source: gobardhan.sbm.gov.in, as on 17 October 2026
Registered biogas plants by stage
Where the 2,074 registered biogas plants stand, from not yet started to functional, across India.
| Stage | Plants |
|---|---|
| Functional | 1,333 |
| Construction in progress | 489 |
| Yet to start construction | 155 |
| Completed | 97 |
Source: gobardhan.sbm.gov.in, as on 17 October 2026
How a GOBARdhan biogas plant gets set up
What the numbers show
The GOBARdhan Unified Registration Portal, run by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, listed 2,074 biogas plants in October 2026. Of these, 1,333 were functional, 97 were completed but not yet marked functional, 489 were under construction and 155 had not started construction. The portal counts only plants of at least 5 cubic metres capacity.
State differences
Chhattisgarh is far ahead, with 390 registered plants and 287 functional, covering 32 of its 33 districts. Madhya Pradesh (222 registered, 175 functional), Uttar Pradesh (217, 132) and Tamil Nadu (212, 168) follow. Some states have registered many plants that are still being built: Gujarat has 72 under construction against 52 functional, and Maharashtra 57 against 38.
At the other end, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had no registered biogas plant at all. Odisha had plants in only 6 of its 30 districts.
District coverage
The portal shows plants that are functional, completed or under construction in 589 of 751 districts, or 78.4 per cent. Rajasthan shows 38 districts covered against a total of 33, as the portal lists it, so state district counts should be read with some care.
What the figures do not tell you
These numbers come from the registration portal, where state governments and plant operators enter their own data. A plant marked functional may run below capacity, and the portal does not show how much gas or manure each plant produces. The state table also leaves out compressed biogas plants, which are much larger and are tracked separately.
Where to check the live numbers
The home page of gobardhan.sbm.gov.in shows the national totals, and the "Status of States/UTs" page gives the state-wise table used here. Both are updated as states and operators enter new plants.
Frequently asked questions
How many GOBARdhan biogas plants are there?
The GOBARdhan portal showed 2,074 registered biogas plants in October 2026. Of these, 1,333 were functional, 97 completed, 489 under construction and 155 yet to start.
Which state has the most GOBARdhan biogas plants?
Chhattisgarh, with 390 registered plants and 287 functional, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 222 registered and Uttar Pradesh with 217.
How many districts have a GOBARdhan biogas plant?
Plants that are functional, completed or under construction were present in 589 of 751 districts, which the portal shows as 78.4 per cent coverage.
Which states have no GOBARdhan biogas plants?
The portal showed no registered plants in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim in October 2026.
Do these figures include compressed biogas (CBG) plants?
No. The state table counts biogas plants of at least 5 cubic metres capacity. CBG and Bio-CNG plants are tracked in a separate section of the portal.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- gobardhan.sbm.gov.in (gobardhan.sbm.gov.in/state-biogas?t=state)
- gobardhan.sbm.gov.in (gobardhan.sbm.gov.in/)
- gobardhan.sbm.gov.in (gobardhan.sbm.gov.in/about-us)