• It is the source of the conventionally used fuels that are used in our country. E.g. Cow dung cakes, fire-wood, coal, charcoal
• Bio gas: It is a mixture of gases produced during decomposition of bio mass in the absence of Oxygen. (Anaerobic Respiration). Methane is the major component of bio gas.
• Bio gas plants: Animal dung, sewage, crop residues, vegetable wastes, poultry droppings, etc. are used to produce Bio gas in Bio gas plants.