Gobar Cakes

Gobar cakes are dried animal dung. They are primarily from cows and buffalos dung. If cows and buffalos are not available in the region, even Yak and Horse dung are also used. The fresh dung is collected and made into balls and stuck on walls to dry; once the dung is dried up, it is collected and stored.

Gobar cakes help with the disposal of animal waste effectively. The Gobar cakes are used in a traditional stove called Chulha or on earthen ovens. An average size Gobar cake can give about 2100 Kilo Joules of energy. Gobar cakes are used widely in rural areas since they are cheaper than all other fuels, readily available, and help in the disposal of animal waste.

Though Gobar cakes are a renewable energy source, they add to the Air pollution. To overcome these, Gobar gas plants are introduced. These plants provide a cleaner source of fuel and increase energy efficiency.

Gobar Cakes are an excellent fuel source in remote regions where other options are not available. It is encouraged to use a cleaner fuel source if it is available as an alternate for Gobar cakes. The fuel source is not only used in India but even in Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of Asia.

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