Harnessing Renewable Energy
SwaUrja
Our Decentralised Renewable Energy Solution
For centuries, rural India has relied on traditional farming methods, where cattle have played a central role in agriculture and household energy needs. However, with the advent of chemical fertilizers and fossil fuels, the age-old practice of utilizing cattle waste as an organic resource declined, leading to increased dependency on external inputs and rising costs for smallholder farmers. Additionally, improper waste disposal has contributed to environmental degradation, methane emissions, and declining soil health.
Do You Know?
India’s vast cattle population of 300 million produces a staggering 12% of global livestock-related methane emissions, releasing approximately 200 million metric tons of CO2 annually. This potent greenhouse gas has a global warming potential 25 times greater than CO2, exacerbating climate change and its effects.
While livestock farming is vital for millions of smallholder farmers, it comes with significant sustainability challenges:
Methane Gas Emission
300 Mn
India’s cattle population, accounting for 30% of the global total.
50%
Contribution of cattle emissions to total methane emissions in India.
200 Mn
Metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emitted annually by cattle in India.
Health Risk Due to Firewood
20 Hr
Average time women spend per week collecting firewood.
4 Mn
No. of premature deaths caused globally by air pollution due to traditional cooking.
$50 Bn
Estimated annual global productivity loss due to women’s firewood collection.
Soil Degradation
37%
Land area degraded in India.
20%
Decrease in agricultural productivity.
6.73 Mn
Hectares of farmland affected in India.
To address these pressing challenges, GramHeet has pioneered ‘SwaUrja’, an innovative solution that revitalizes indigenous wisdom with modern technology. ‘SwaUrja’ empowers rural communities by transforming cattle waste into bio-fertilizers and biofuel, creating a closed-loop system that enhances energy self-sufficiency, soil fertility, and rural incomes while mitigating environmental impact.
Our Solution
Bio-Energy
Bio-Fertilizers
Mitigation of GHG Emission
Higher Agricultural Productivity and lower cultivation costs
Providing clean, smokeless fuel to replace traditional firewood
Optimum Utilisation of Cattle Waste
Employment and Secure Income for Farmers
Production of biofuel and biofertilizer through an integrated SwaUrja unit to meet household needs for fuel and fertilizers.
Our Solution
Bio-Energy
Bio-Fertilizers
Mitigation of GHG Emission
Higher Agricultural Productivity and lower cultivation costs
Providing clean, smokeless fuel to replace traditional firewood cooking
Optimum Utilisation of Cattle Waste
Employment and Secure Income for Farmers Through Excess Biofuel Sales
Production of biofuel and biofertilizer through an integrated SwaUrja unit to meet household needs for fuel and fertilizers.
Key Benefits
Financial Savings
Time Saved
Health Improvement
Environmental Conservation
Soil Health
Livelihood Improvement
Financial Savings
Health Improvement
Time Saving
Environmental Conservation
Soil Health Restoration
Livelihood Improvement
Key Benefits
Financial Savings
Financial Savings Significant annual savings on fuel and electricity.
These savings contribute to a more sustainable and economically secure farming community, fostering long-term financial stability.
Health Improvement
Health Improvement Reducing smoke from traditional firewood or biomass cooking significantly improves health. Cleaner cooking technologies lower the risk of respiratory issues, eye problems, and long-term diseases like cardiovascular issues. Better air quality enhances overall well-being, reduces healthcare costs, and promotes healthier, more productive lives.
Time Saving
Time Saving With less time spent collecting firewood, women can now focus on more productive activities such as education, income-generating work, and family care, leading to greater financial independence and empowerment.
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Conservation Switching to cleaner cooking methods reduces methane emissions from biomass combustion, helping to mitigate climate change. It also lessens the demand for firewood, curbing deforestation and preserving natural ecosystems. This promotes biodiversity and maintains ecological balance, ensuring sustainable resource use for future generations.
Soil Health Restoration
Soil Health Restoration Using biofertilizers enhances soil fertility by boosting nutrient levels and promoting beneficial microorganisms. This leads to healthier soil, which improves water retention and plant growth. As a result, crop yields increase, supporting sustainable agriculture and long-term food security.
Livelihood Improvement
Livelihood Improvement The production and sale of biofuels and biofertilizers create new income streams for farmers and rural communities. By generating revenue from sustainable resources, they can diversify their income and reduce reliance on traditional agriculture. This not only boosts economic stability but also supports community development and resilience.
Impact Story
For years, Radhatai Bhende’s life was consumed by an unrelenting cycle of hardship. Every week, she ventured into the fields, collecting firewood for hours under the scorching sun. By evening, her small kitchen was filled with thick, choking smoke as she cooked, the stinging fumes burning her eyes and lungs. The burden of survival only grew heavier. With LPG prices soaring to ₹1,200 per cylinder and chemical fertilizers draining her income while degrading her soil, Radhatai felt trapped in a system that offered no escape.
Then came SwaUrja, a transformative solution that turned her challenges into opportunities. By converting cattle waste into clean biogas, SwaUrja provided her home with reliable and affordable cooking fuel, eliminating health hazards from smoke and reducing reliance on costly LPG. With these innovations, Radhatai saved INR 12,000 annually on cooking fuel.
Beyond energy, SwaUrja ushered in a new era of sustainable farming. Its liquid biofertilizer replaced expensive chemical fertilizers, rejuvenating the soil and boosting crop yields by 20% while cutting input costs by 30%. This shift not only improved her farm’s productivity but also fostered environmental sustainability.
For the first time in years, Radhatai felt free. No more gathering firewood. No more gasping in smoke.
SwaUrja didn’t just bring energy—it brought dignity, health, and a future.