MNRE has continued the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The programme has been recommended for implementation in two phases. The Phase-I of the programme has been approved with a budget outlay of Rs 8.58 billion. The National Bioenergy Programme will comprise of three sub-schemes including- waste to energy programme (programme on energy from urban, industrial and agricultural wastes /residues) to support setting up of large biogas, bio compressed natural gas (bioCNG) and power plants (excluding municipal solid waste to power projects); biomass programme (scheme to support manufacturing of briquettes and pellets and promotion of biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in industries) to support setting up of pellets and briquettes for use in power generation and non-bagasse based power generation projects; and biogas programme to support setting up of family and medium size biogas in rural areas.
Green Pathways: Bioenergy segment round-up
Bioenergy is considered a key solution to meet the country’s renewable energy and climate goals and at the same time promote the rural economy and mitigate waste woes. India, being an agrarian economy, has a […]
Powering Progress: Odisha takes steady steps towards a clean energy future
By Nidhi Dua Odisha’s power sector has continued its momentum of steady expansion, especially in recent years, driven by rising industrial activity and growing electricity demand across the state. As of November 2025, Odisha’s total […]
International Conference on Biomass Densification: Leading Towards Sustainable Energy Solutions supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IFGE: Biomass Global Associates Forum (BGAF) has organized International Conference on Biomass Densification: Leading Towards Sustainable Energy Solution supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India at New Maharashtra Sadan, K […]