Lok Sabha Question No. 1841 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: National Bio Energy Programme
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1841

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## NATIONAL BIO ENERGY PROGRAMME

## 1841. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures being taken by the Government to ensure that the National Bio Energy Programme is aligned with India's clean energy targets and sustainable development goals  particularly  in  States  expanding  their  renewable-energy  capacity  such  as Rajasthan;
- (b) the steps being undertaken to ensure that the opening of previously restricted areas for oil and gas exploration do not adversely affect marine ecosystems particularly in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and the manner in which the similar concerns being addressed for land-based bio energy projects; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  the  National  Bio  Energy  Programme  is  expected  to  promote sustainable  growth  in  rural  regions  along  with  the  specific  support  proposed  for communities in districts such as Jhalawar-Baran to facilitate their transition to cleaner energy solutions?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a) Under the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy supports installation of Bioenergy Projects in the country. The programme is closely aligned with India's  clean  energy  targets  and  Sustainable  Development  Goals through  the  promotion  of Biomass, Biogas and Waste-to-Energy solutions in the country including the State of Rajasthan by providing Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under following scheme components:

- i. Waste  to  Energy  Programme (Programme  on  Energy  from  Urban,  Industrial  and Agricultural Wastes /Residues)
- ii. Biomass  Programme (Scheme  to  Support  Manufacturing  of  Briquettes  &  Pellets  and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries)
- iii. Biogas Programme (Programme to support setting up of small (1 m 3 to 25 m 3 biogas per day) and medium size Biogas plants i.e., above 25 m 3 to 2500 m 3 biogas generation per day).

(b) As per the information received from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), the oil  and  gas  blocks  (including  the  blocks  in  previously  restricted  'No-Go'  areas)  are  awarded through an open and transparent bidding process. Environmental clearances, including coastal zone clearances for oil and gas exploration as per the laws for the time being in force are essential before  commencement  of  the  activities.  This  typically  involves  an  Environmental  Impact Assessment (EIA) study after the award. The EIA process involves public hearing and ensures proper assessment of exploration activities on environment and only after obtaining necessary environmental clearances, with necessary safeguards measures for environmental protection and compliance,  can  companies  commence  exploration  activities.  Exploration  and  Production activities are undertaken in synergy with steps to enhance the livelihood of the people in the region as well as to ensure minimal impact on the environment.

Similarly,  Bioenergy  projects  like  Biomass,  Waste  to  Energy  and  Biogas  plants  comply  with environmental regulations including State and Central Pollution Control Board requirements, sitespecific environmental assessments including emissions. These safeguards ensure that Bioenergy development  avoids  adverse  impact  on  local  ecosystems,  manages  waste  and  emissions responsibly.

(c)

- (i) Under  the  Biogas  component  of  the  National  Bioenergy  Programme,  CFA  is  being provided for nation-wide installation of small and medium sized Biogas plants, to promote sustainable growth in rural areas including the districts Jhalawar and Baran in Rajasthan. Under the National Bioenergy Programme, two Biomass-based Briquette/Pellet manufacturing projects have been supported in Baran District of Rajasthan:
- (ii) As  per  the  information  received  from  Rajasthan  Renewable  Energy  Corporation Limited  (RRECL),  Rajasthan  Integrated  Clean  Energy  Policy-2024  promotes  the farmers, dairy farms, poultry farms, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPO), Self Helf Groups (SHGs) and industries and helps them setting up Biogas plants in Rajasthan.

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Project            |   Capacity in Tons per Hour (TPH) |
|-----------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|         1 | Shubh Energies Private Limited |                                 5 |
|         2 | Shubh Trading Corporation      |                                 8 |

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