Global Bioenergy Partnership

Biogas for clean cooking, nutritious food, climate change mitigation: Voices of grassroots women

This webinar, organized by FAO in the context of the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP), explores how biogas is improving lives in rural India. Mr. Bhimashankar Shetkar (NDDB Mrida) outlines the household biogas landscape in India: its benefits, uptake, challenges, and solutions.
Members of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) share how biogas supports clean cooking, reduces indoor air pollution, and enhances food and energy security. Hear firsthand stories from grassroots women leaders and practical insights from the field about promoting biogas as a sustainable energy solution for rural households.

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22/05/2025