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Informist, Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025

NEW DELHI – The Minsitry of New and Renewable Energy has issued revised guidelines for the biomass programme under phase-1 of the National Bioenergy Programme, applicable for the period 2021-22 (Apr-Mar) to FY26. The move aims to promote cleaner energy solutions, ease of doing business, and accelerate the adoption of biomass technologies across India, the ministry said in a release Saturday.

Under the new framework, the ministry has simplied several processes such as cutting down on paperwork and easing approval requirements, which will enable the industry, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, to enhance production.

One of the major highlights of the revision is the technological integration by enabling the use of internet of things-based monitoring solutions or quarterly data submissions instead of expensive and high-tech systems like supervisory control and data acquisition. "This cost-effective step promotes digital monitoring and accountability, especially for smaller business operators," the release said.

Moreover, the subsidy disbursement mechanism under the Central Financial Assistance component has been made performance-based and transparent. Projects that run efficiently, above 80%, will receive full financial assistance, while those below 80% will receive it on a pro-rata basis, it said. The performance inspection period, which was earlier 18 months from the date of commissioning, has been revised to be carried out within 18 months either from the commissioning date or from the date of in-principle approval, whichever is later.

"These revisions will not only support the smooth implementation of the biomass programme and timely delivery of approved financial support to commissioned plants, but also encourage the sector to establish more biomass-based plants. This would ultimately help in addressing the menace of crop residue burning and ensure sustainable management of agricultural waste," according to the release.  End

Reported by Ashutosh Pati

Edited by Avishek Dutta

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