The initiative is built around the successful model developed by Banas Dairy in Banaskantha district. The plant has been operating for six years and processes 40 metric tonnes of cow dung per day, converting waste into both clean fuel and organic fertilizer. The project has become a benchmark for rural energy development and is now being replicated in nearly 15 Indian states with support from the Union ministries of Jal Shakti and Cooperation.

Following the success of the original facility, Gujarat is already developing five additional large-scale plants in Banaskantha. Two are operational and a third is nearing completion. Each facility is designed to process roughly 100 metric tonnes of dung per day and requires an investment of ₹50-55 crore. The plants are expected to demonstrate how the dairy industry can create value not only through milk, but also through by-products generated on farms.

The economic impact for dairy producers could be substantial. Farmers from 20 to 25 nearby villages supply dung to the plants and receive ₹1 per kilogram, generating an additional source of income for around 400 to 450 livestock-producing families. Local transport activities linked to dung collection are also creating new employment opportunities in rural areas.