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Commemorative postage stamp released in honour of biogas pioneer Dr Ram Bux Singh

Lucknow, Nov 15 (UNI) The Government of India has issued a commemorative postage stamp in honour of late Dr Ram Bux Singh, recognising his contributions to biogas technology and renewable energy.
The stamp was released by union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale in New Delhi on November 13.
On the occasion, a book titled "Complete Guide to Biogas – Renewable Energy from Waste: Featuring the Legacy of Dr Ram Bux Singh" was also released.
The book highlights biogas technology, renewable energy generation from organic waste and the life, research and scientific contributions of Dr Singh. It aims to familiarise the younger generation, researchers, students and those associated with the renewable energy sector with his work.
Widely recognised as a pioneer of biogas technology and the "Father of Modern Biogas", Dr Singh made significant contributions to the development of biogas and renewable energy in India and abroad. His work helped promote rural energy development, sustainability, energy self-reliance and clean energy solutions.
Born in Sitapur district, Dr. Ram Bux Singh also had deep connection with Lucknow. In 1957, he led efforts associated with the establishment of one of India's early successful gobar gas (biogas) plants in Sitapur.
In 1972, his work gained international recognition, and he became associated with early biogas initiatives in the United States of America. Subsequently, he contributed to biogas and renewable energy programmes in more than 15 countries, including the United States of America, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada.
Under the State Planning Institute of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, he played a significant role in establishing and developing Asia's first Gobar Gas Research Station at Ajitmal in Auraiya district. He served as its Officer-in-Charge for 16 years.
. He also provided international consultancy services in the renewable energy sector, including assignments associated with the United Nations. His work was mentioned in the 1975 United States Senate Report, and his achievements were featured in international publications. His renowned book, “Biogas Plant: Generating Methane from Organic Wastes”, is listed in the Library of Congress, United States of America, and is regarded as an important reference work in the field of biogas technology.
His scientific legacy has been preserved by the National Archives of India, Government of India. Furthermore, his contributions have also been included in the NCERT Class IX Science textbook.
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