In a landmark event for the dairy industry of India, dairy farmers from Rajasthan and Assam received first-ever payments from carbon credits accrued due to carbon credits generated with the support of EKI Energy Services Ltd (EKI) under the manure management program of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Sustain Plus Energy Foundation (SPEF) in Anand, Gujarat.
The momentous occasion was that of NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations graced by esteemed guests, including Shri Amit Shah, Honourable Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, who also did the distribution of the carbon credit money to the farmers. Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Honourable Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Prof. SP Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs were also present along with
Shri Raghavjibhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cow-Breeding and Fisheries, Government of Gujarat and Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of Gujarat, Ms. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, GoI and Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB at the occasion. This marked a revolutionary advancement in sustainable agriculture and farmer-centric initiatives held at the NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
EKI played a crucial role in this achievement by providing end-to-end support for the registration, verification, and trading of carbon credits within the NDDB’s biomethanation program. Through our collaboration with NDDB and SPEF’s Manure Management Programme, more than 1,000 dairy farmers from 9 locations across 7 states are now reaping the financial rewards of their sustainable practices, receiving payments that bolster their income and livelihoods, while also catalysing India’s net zero transition. EKI is also committed to collaborate with NDDB for future projects that NDDB is planning to execute.
Mr. Manish Dabkara, Chairman and Managing Director, EKI Energy Services Ltd, said,
“The distribution of the payments accrued from carbon credits by Home Minister Shah, emphasizes the importance of such initiatives for India in enhancing farmers’ economic stability. We are proud that EKI is among the foundation stones of this ecosystem in the country.”
Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman and Managing Director, NDDB said
“NDDB’s unique biogas-based manure management model inspired by Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Waste to Wealth ensures multiple benefits to dairy farmers in terms of clean cooking fuel, additional income from sale of slurry and use of slurry based organic fertilisers manufactured by their own cooperative institutions. While ensuring environmental benefits, it is now resulting in additional income to farmers through carbon credits too.”
He further said “NDDB remains committed to enhanced livelihood security of dairy farmers and earnings from carbon credits owing to adoption of sustainable dairy farming practices by farmers reinforces our commitment. With appropriate incentivisation of dairy farmers, Indian Dairy Sector can lead in adoption of sustainable and environmental practices in the country”
The payments to dairy farmers for carbon credits not only provide additional income but also reinforce the significance of environmentally friendly practices in agriculture. EKI said it is proud to lead the charge in carbon credit monetization in the dairy sector, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future for India’s farmers.
Biomethanation
: Biomethanation is a process that converts organic waste, like manure, agricultural residues, or food waste, into biogas through anaerobic digestion (decomposition without oxygen). This biogas consists mainly of methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) and can be used as a renewable energy source for electricity, heating, or as vehicle fuel. The process also yields digestate, a nutrient-rich byproduct used as fertilizer. Biomethanation is valuable for waste management, reducing landfill use, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. By turning waste into energy, it also reduces dependence on fossil fuels and supports sustainable energy goals.
About EKI Energy Services Ltd
EKI Energy Services Ltd. is a leading Carbon Credit Developer & Supplier across the globe. It is the first ever company to list a Plastic Project from India with Verra – a global accreditation standard located in Washington, USA. Founded in 2008, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company has been passionately working towards rehabilitating the planet to a future of net-zero carbon emissions. EKI offers sustainable solutions for climate change and carbon offsets with global standards like CDM, VCS, Gold Standard, GCC, IREC, TIGR and others. With an aim to contribute to the development of a climate resilient global economy, the company offers strategic solutions to businesses and organizations globally to achieve their climate ambition. EKI offerings span across Carbon Credit/Asset Management, Carbon Credit Generation, Carbon Credit Supply, Carbon Credit Offsetting, Carbon Footprint Management, Sustainability Audits, as well as Carbon Neutrality and Climate Positive initiatives. The company is present in 16+ countries and has 3500+ customers across 40+ countries. As on date, EKI has supplied over 200+ million offsets.
