The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized a seminar on the “National Bio Energy Programme” to promote the development and use of bioenergy in India. The program aims to contribute to the country’s energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide a sustainable source of energy.
The seminar brought together experts from various fields, including academia, research institutions, and industry stakeholders, to discuss the potential of bioenergy in India and the challenges associated with its development. The speakers highlighted the importance of bioenergy in reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, improving energy access, and promoting sustainable development.
The National Bio Energy Programme was launched in 2008 to promote the development and use of bioenergy in India. The program has set a target of generating 10% of the country’s energy from bioenergy sources by 2022. The program focuses on the development of biofuels, biopower, and bio-energy from waste.
The seminar discussed various aspects of bioenergy, including the production of biofuels from non-food feedstocks, the development of biopower from biomass, and the use of bio-energy from waste. The speakers emphasized the need for a comprehensive policy framework to support the development of bioenergy in India.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has taken several initiatives to promote the development of bioenergy in India. These include the provision of financial support for the development of bioenergy projects, the creation of a national bioenergy mission, and the establishment of a bioenergy research and development center.
The seminar concluded with a call for action to promote the development and use of bioenergy in India. The speakers emphasized the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, including the government, industry, and civil society, to achieve the goals of the National Bio Energy Programme.
Overall, the seminar on the National Bio Energy Programme highlighted the importance of bioenergy in India’s energy mix and the need for a comprehensive policy framework to support its development. The program has the potential to contribute to India’s energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable development. With the support of all stakeholders, India can achieve its goal of generating 10% of its energy from bioenergy sources by 2022.