Administrative approval for supplementary budget of Rs. 140 crore for implementation of umbrella scheme of National Bioenergy Programme for duration of FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 (Phase-I)

**Executive Summary** This document conveys administrative approval for a supplementary budget of Rs. 140 Crore for the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) under Phase-I, sanctioned by the President of India. The budget is for the period of FY 2021-22 to 2025-26, resulting in a total Phase-I outlay of Rs. 998 crores. It details budget allocation for the Waste to Energy, Biomass, and Biogas sub-schemes. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Budget Allocation:** * A supplementary budget of Rs. 140 Crore is approved for the implementation of the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) under Phase-I. * The budget covers the period from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2026. * The total Phase-I outlay, including the supplementary budget, amounts to Rs. 998 crores. * **Sub-Schemes:** * The National Bioenergy Programme comprises three sub-schemes: * Waste to Energy Programme (Energy from Urban, Industrial, and Agricultural Wastes/Residues). * Biomass Programme (Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass-based cogeneration). * Biogas Programme (Small and medium scale biogas projects). * **Budget Outlay for Sub-Schemes:** * The Rs. 140 Crore supplementary budget is allocated as follows: * Waste to Energy Programme: Rs. 37.5 Crore * Biomass Programme: Rs. 52.5 Crore * Biogas Programme: Rs. 50 Crore * **Guidelines and Implementation:** * The existing guidelines, implementation framework, and terms & conditions under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme will continue to apply, including any subsequent amendments. * **Approval:** * The competent authority has approved this supplementary budget. **Impact Analysis** **The Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy** * **Impact:** Responsible for processing and disbursing the supplementary budget for the National Bioenergy Programme. * **Action Required:** Implement the budgetary provisions as per the guidelines and sub-scheme allocations. **Central Government Ministries and Departments, NITI Aayog, Renewable Energy /Power/Energy Departments of all States & UTs, Principal Director of Audit, Scientific Audit-II, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), State Nodal Agencies for Renewable Energy (SNAs), Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSS-NIBE), Heads of Banks/Financial Institutions** * **Impact:** These are key entities that must be informed of the budget and its implications for supporting the implementation of the NBP. * **Action Required:** Consider the supplementary budget in their renewable energy policies and funding schemes. **Hon'ble Minister of New and Renewable Energy and State for New and Renewable Energy, PPS to Secretary, MNRE, Group Heads and Advisors, CCA, MNRE/ Cash Section, MNRE Director (NIC)** * **Impact:** Necessary entities required for internal distribution. * **Action Required:** Acknowledge, and implement the approval of the budget.

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