The 'GOBARdhan' scheme aimed at cattle and other biodegradable waste in rural India is implemented by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in collaboration with which of the following?

GOBARdhan is run by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation with New and Renewable Energy, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rural Development and Animal Husbandry and Dairying working together.

Statement 1, New and Renewable Energy, is included because it supports biogas as a renewable energy source.

Statement 2, Petroleum and Natural Gas, is included for compressed biogas offtake under the SATAT initiative.

Statement 3, Rural Development, is included as it links the scheme with rural livelihoods and works.

Statement 4, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is not among the listed convergence partners.

Statement 5, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is included since cattle dung is the core feedstock.

The scheme converts cattle dung and organic waste into biogas and bio-slurry, boosting village sanitation and income.