Amid the ongoing LPG crisis across the country, a farmstay in Goa is catching everyone’s attention with its simple solution. Located in Karmane village inside Mollem National Park, the Dudhsagar Plantation
Farmstay is surviving without LPG for decades.
Built in 1987, the farmstay’s biogas digester has been consistently powering its kitchen.
Goa Farmstay’s 35-Year-Old Biogas System That Still Works
“Gas shortages? We don’t have gas shortage, we have biogas,” says the man explaining the setup. Standing right on top of the digester, he points out how a simple pipe connects the tank directly to the kitchen.
The system is as basic as it gets. Constructed by a local mason, it includes a tank with a dome and a pipe attached at the top to carry the gas. The input is equally simple: cow dung and blackwater from toilets. This mixture generates biogas that is then used for cooking.
“It’s a very beautiful, simple and sustainable technology with no waste,” he explains.
The caption shared along with the video reads: “This is why we don’t worry about gas shortages. We have a solution… Sustainable, simple, and effective.”
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‘Sustainable, Simple, Effective’: Internet Reacts
The farmstay’s biogas system has attracted significant online attention.
One user commented, “We all had read biogas in our school books. We Indians have very sustainable alternatives but are always chasing Western techniques.”
Another said, “It’s time to shift our focus towards making life easier, not more chaotic. Simple, affordable solutions are the key to a better future.”
“I have this in my village home! I was so fascinated when I went to my village home after studying that in my school and seeing that my grandpa’s house already had it,” someone else shared.
“It’s a well-known technique, but I don’t know why more people aren’t doing it,” a person remarked.
“This should be brought up again and taught to this generation,” read another comment.
What’s Causing The LPG Crisis Right Now
The LPG supply chain is under pressure globally. This is due to the ongoing Iran-linked conflict, which has disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas transport.
This disruption has triggered shortages within the country that has affected industries and even forced government intervention to prioritise household consumption. To manage the situation, Argentina has stepped in as an important backup supplier.
Since early 2026, Argentina has significantly increased LPG shipments to India. According to reports by Argus Media and The Economic Times, around 50,000 tonnes of LPG have been shipped in just three months, which is more than double the total supply from 2025.
