International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
PK Netam and Basanti Netam

abstract
This survey was conducted in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh state to assess the level of impact of biogas plant on the respondents. In this study, 110 beneficiaries were considered as respondents. Respondents were interviewed through a personal interview. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Analysis of the results showed that most of the respondents (75.00%) found the impact that using biogas slurry as manure can improve soil fertility, increase the overall productivity of various crops and it was found that the maximum productivity was recorded in Lathyrus crops, minimize the use of chemical fertilizers, reduce labor costs and weed populations. A significant impact on health care has been noticed among the beneficiaries and the beneficiaries can save valuable money by reducing the consumption of L.P.G.