Biomass Scheme
The Biomass Scheme, spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, is a initiative designed to promote the manufacturing of biomass briquettes and pellets, as well as the adoption of biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in industries. This scheme is a vital part of India’s commitment to sustainable energy, waste management, and reduction of carbon emissions.
Objectives
- ☉ Promote Renewable Energy: Encourage the use of biomass as a clean, renewable source for energy generation.
- ☉ Support Industry: Facilitate the setup of biomass manufacturing units and cogeneration projects.
- ☉ Waste-to-Energy: Transform agricultural, urban, and industrial residues into valuable energy resources.
- ☉ Sustainable Development: Foster eco-friendly industrial growth and rural employment.
Application Process
- 1 Online Submission: Applications are accepted exclusively through the BioURJA Portal before plant commissioning.
- 2 Approval Process:
- ☉ For projects with bank loans: Approval with MNRE and financial concurrence.
- ☉ For self-funded projects: Scrutiny by the implementing agency and the Project Appraisal Committee.
- 3 Required Documents:
- ☉ Business registration certificates
- ☉ Financial statements
- ☉ Detailed project report
- ☉ Compliance and statutory documents
Central Financial Assistance (CFA)
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☉ Briquette/Pellet Manufacturing Plants:
- ☉ ₹9 lakh per MTPH (Metric Ton Per Hour) manufacturing capacity
- ☉ Maximum CFA: ₹45 lakh per plant
- ☉ Biomass (Non-bagasse) Cogeneration Projects:
- ☉ ₹40 lakh per MW (on installed capacity)
- ☉ Maximum CFA: ₹5 crore per project
Eligible Projects
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☉ Briquette/Pellet Manufacturing Plants:
- ☉ Briquette/Pellet plants (minimum 1 MTPH capacity)
- ☉ Biomass (non-bagasse) cogeneration projects (minimum 0.5 MW)
- ☉ Waste-to-energy setups using agricultural, urban, or industrial residues
Who Can Apply?
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☉ Industries
- ☉ Organizations promoting sustainable waste management
- ☉ Indirectly, farmers and rural communities (as suppliers of biomass)
Technology & Monitoring
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☉ Only new equipment/machinery is eligible
- ☉ Mandatory SCADA/remote monitoring system for project tracking
Project Timeline
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☉ Briquette/Pellet Plants: 12 months from “In-Principle” approval
- ☉ Cogeneration Plants: 24 months from “In-Principle” approval
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Got any questions?
Applications must be submitted online through the BioURJA Portal (https://biourja.mnre.gov.in) before the commissioning of the plant.
Briquette/Pellet Manufacturing Plants, 12 months from “In-Principle” approval. Biomass Cogeneration Projects, 24 months from “In-Principle” approval.
