Programme supports Bioenergy from Waste to Energy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the National Bioenergy Programme on 2 Nov 2022, and recommended for implementation in two phases with a total budget outlay of Rs.1,715 crore. Phase-1 allocation is Rs.858 crore, Rajya Sabha was updated on MNRE projects on 20 Dec 2022.
The programme has a provision of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for various components related to Power generation, Biogas, BioCNG generation and Briquette, Pellet manufacturing, wherein Biomass is one of the major feedstock materials, which primarily shall be sourced from rural areas.
The National Bioenergy Programme shall not only promote the utilization of surplus biomass but also provide an additional source of income for rural households, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
The National Bioenergy Energy Programme supports setting up of Bioenergy projects in the country as Waste to Energy Programme, Biomass Programme and Biogas programme. fiinews.com
