For many rural dairy producers, biogas systems were originally installed as a way to manage waste from cattle sheds and reduce household fuel costs. Until recently, the gas produced from these plants was used only occasionally because LPG was widely available. Now, however, those same systems have become an essential energy source, allowing families to cook every meal without interruption.

The experience highlights the close connection between dairy farming and energy resilience. Dairy households that keep cows already have access to a steady supply of dung, making biogas a practical and low-cost alternative. In several villages, families report that the gas generated from farm waste is sufficient for all of their cooking needs, protecting them from long waits, rising prices and shortages in the commercial LPG market.

The shift also underlines the economic value of integrating renewable energy into dairy operations. Biogas is generally cheaper than LPG and can continue functioning even during broader supply chain disruptions. Some rural households are now using biogas full time, while keeping LPG cylinders only as a backup for emergencies or periods of higher demand.