Waste To Energy Program Scheme

    Turn Waste into Wealth
    with MNRE Subsidy

    Convert agricultural residue, cattle dung, urban organic waste into Biogas, BioCNG, or Electricity. Get Central Financial Assistance up to ₹10 Crore per project under Waste to Energy Programme.

    Implementing Agency: IREDA
    Application Portal: BioURJA (biourja.mnre.gov.in)
    In-principle Approval: Within 40 days
    Scheme Validity: Phase-I: 2021-2026
    View CFA Rates How to Apply
    Waste to Energy Plant

    Waste to Energy Programme

    ₹858 Crore Outlay | Phase-I: 2021-26

    ₹10 Cr
    Max CFA (BioCNG)
    Per project
    ₹5 Cr
    Max CFA (Biogas/Power)
    Per project
    20%
    Extra for NE & Gaushala
    Special Category States
    858 Cr
    Total Outlay
    Phase-I (2021-26)

    Central Financial Assistance (CFA) Rates

    As per MNRE guidelines dated 02.11.2022

    S.No. Type of Project Standard CFA Rate Maximum CFA per Project
    1 Biogas Plant ₹0.25 Cr per 12,000 m³/day ₹5.0 Cr
    2 BioCNG / Enriched Biogas / CBG New Plant ₹4.0 Cr per 4,800 kg/day ₹10.0 Cr
    2a BioCNG from Existing Biogas Plant Conversion only ₹3.0 Cr per 4,800 kg/day
    3 Power from Biogas New Plant ₹0.75 Cr / MW ₹5.0 Cr
    3a Power from Existing Biogas Plant Power unit only ₹0.5 Cr / MW
    4 Power from Bio & Agro-industrial waste ₹0.4 Cr / MW ₹5.0 Cr
    5 Biomass Gasifier (100% producer gas engine) ₹15,000 per kWₑ As per capacity
    5a Biomass Gasifier (Dual fuel engine) ₹2,500 per kWₑ
    5b Biomass Gasifier - Thermal ₹2.0 Lakh per 300 kWₜₕ

    Eligible Projects & Subsidy Details

    Complete CFA structure for all eligible project types

    BioCNG / CBG

    ₹4.0 Cr
    per 4,800 kg/day (New Plant)
    ₹3.0 Cr
    per 4,800 kg/day (Existing Plant)
    Max CFA: ₹10 Crore/project
    Special States: +20% CFA
    Gaushala: +20% CFA
    SATAT: 50% Advance View Details

    Biogas Plant

    ₹0.25 Cr
    per 12,000 m³/day
    Max CFA: ₹5 Crore/project
    Commissioning: 24 months
    Feedstock: Cattle dung, agri waste, FV waste
    Min capacity: >2500 m³/day View Details

    Power from Biogas

    ₹0.75 Cr
    per MW (New Plant)
    ₹0.5 Cr
    per MW (Existing Plant)
    Max CFA: ₹5 Crore/project
    Engine: 100% biogas engine
    Min capacity: >250 kW View Details

    Biomass Gasifier

    ₹15,000/kWₑ
    100% producer gas engine
    ₹2,500/kWₑ
    Dual fuel engine
    ₹2.0 Lakh
    per 300 kWₜₕ (Thermal)
    Commissioning: 12 months View Details

    Agro-Industrial Waste

    ₹0.4 Cr/MW
    Power generation
    Max CFA: ₹5 Crore/project
    Not Eligible: MSW/RDF incineration
    Press mud, husk, shells View Details

    SATAT Initiative

    50% Advance
    CFA during construction
    OMC purchase agreement
    ≥50% loan disbursed
    Bank Guarantee required
    Interest-free loan View Details

    Special Incentives

    20% higher CFA for eligible categories

    Special Category States

    North-East Region, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

    +20% CFA

    Registered Gaushalas

    Cattle dung based biomethanation plants set up by Gaushalas independently or through JV/partnerships

    +20% CFA

    Application Process

    4 simple steps to avail Central Financial Assistance

    1

    Submit Proposal

    Apply on BioURJA Portal (biourja.mnre.gov.in) before commissioning of the plant

    2

    In-Principle Approval

    IREDA examines application. Ministry grants approval within 40 days of forwarding

    3

    Commissioning

    24 months for WTE plants, 12 months for Gasifiers. SCADA system mandatory

    4

    Inspection & CFA Release

    Performance inspection by SNA/NIBE/BTDC. CFA released based on PLF achieved

    Performance Linked CFA Release

    ≥80%
    PLF Achieved
    100% CFA
    60-80%
    PLF Achieved
    80% CFA
    50-60%
    PLF Achieved
    60% CFA
    <50%
    PLF Achieved
    0% CFA

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about Waste to Energy Programme

    How to apply for Waste to Energy subsidy?
    Apply through BioURJA Portal (biourja.mnre.gov.in) before commissioning. Submit DPR, project documents, and forwarding letter. IREDA is the implementing agency.
    Which projects are NOT eligible?
    MSW/RDF to Power via Incineration, Gasification, Pyrolysis are NOT supported. Waste plastics, tires, polymer waste also not eligible.
    Who is the implementing agency?
    Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is the implementing agency for Waste to Energy Programme.
    Can Gaushalas apply for subsidy?
    Yes, registered Gaushalas get 20% higher CFA for cattle dung based biomethanation plants.
    What is the CFA for BioCNG plants under SATAT?
    BioCNG plants under SATAT with OMC agreement and ≥50% loan are eligible for 50% advance CFA during construction. Standard CFA: ₹4 Cr/4800 kg/day (new), ₹3 Cr/4800 kg/day (existing).
    What is the scheme validity period?
    Waste to Energy Programme is under Phase-I of National Bioenergy Programme from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2026 with total outlay of ₹858 Crore.
    Official Disclaimer: This is a summary of the Waste to Energy Programme guidelines issued by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India vide F.No. 300/2/2020-Waste To Energy dated 02.11.2022. For complete and updated information, please refer to the official MNRE website and BioURJA Portal.
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