Executive Summary:
This document provides an answer to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1967 regarding bioethanol projects under the Pradhan Mantri GVAN Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran Yojana. It details the proposals received, financial assistance approved and disbursed, the physical progress of projects, and reasons for delays. A fresh call for proposals was issued after a 2024 amendment, with a submission deadline of August 6, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Pradhan Mantri JIVAN Yojana:**
* The Pradhan Mantri JIVAN Yojana, initiated in 2019 and amended in 2024, supports advanced biofuel projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock.
* **Proposal Status:**
* Initially, 14 commercial and 8 demonstration scale proposals were received; 8 commercial and 5 demonstration projects were approved. None were from Madhya Pradesh.
* Following the 2024 amendment, a new call for proposals was issued, with a deadline of August 6, 2025. Six new proposals (3 commercial, 3 demonstration), including one from Madhya Pradesh, have been received.
* **Financial Assistance and Project Timelines:**
* Financial assistance has been approved and disbursed for several projects across various states, including Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, Assam, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
* Project types include commercial and demonstration scales.
* Timelines vary, with some projects already commissioned, some under commissioning, and others in pre-project activities. Hindustan Petroleum's Punjab commercial project is expected to reach mechanical completion by March 2026.
* **Project Delays:**
* Delays have occurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak, limited vendors for new technology equipment, and extended lead times for specialized items.
* The government regularly monitors project implementation and addresses issues.
Impact Analysis:
* **Project Developers:**
* *Impact:* Developers are affected by the availability of financial assistance under the PM JIVAN Yojana, timelines for project completion, and potential delays due to external factors.
* *Action Required:* Developers need to adhere to the updated guidelines of the PM JIVAN Yojana (amended in 2024), submit proposals by the August 6, 2025 deadline (if applicable), and actively manage project implementation to mitigate potential delays.
* **Government:**
* *Impact:* The government is responsible for managing and monitoring the PM JIVAN Yojana, providing financial assistance, and addressing project delays.
* *Action Required:* The government must continue to monitor project implementation, address issues causing delays, and ensure the effective disbursement of financial assistance.
* **State Governments (Specifically Madhya Pradesh):**
* *Impact:* The state government is now included in the scheme with one proposal submitted.
* *Action Required:* The state government should support the project by providing support and removing obstacles.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri GVAN Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran Yojana: A government scheme to promote bioethanol projects using agricultural residues.
Pradhan Mantri JIVAN Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran Yojana 2019: A government scheme, launched in 2019 and amended in 2024, to provide financial support for Advanced Biofuels projects.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India from which bioethanol project proposals were solicited.
Indian Oil Corporation: An Indian Oil and Gas Public sector undertaking.
Haryana: A state in India where Indian Oil Corporation has a bioethanol project.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited: An Indian Oil and Gas Public sector undertaking.
Odisha: A state in India where Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has a bioethanol project.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1967
TO BE ANSWERED ON 31st July, 2025
PROJECTS UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI G-VAN IN MADHYA PRADESH
†1967. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:
प(cid:282)े ो(cid:871)लयम और (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस म(cid:287)ं ी
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:
(a) the number of proposals received and approved for setting up of bio-ethanol projects under
the Pradhan Mantri G-VAN (Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran)
Yojana, especially from Madhya Pradesh;
(b) the details of financial assistance approved and disbursed till date for approved bio-ethanol
projects supported under Pradhan Mantri G-VAN Bio-Ethanol Projects, State-wise;
(c) the details of the physical progress of the selected bio-ethanol projects and the proposed
timeline for their completion;
(d) whether there has been any delay in completion of bio-ethanol projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to address such delays?
ANSWER
प(cid:282)े ो(cid:871)लयम और (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस म(cid:287)ं ालय म(cid:581) रा(cid:207)यम(cid:287)ं ी
((cid:302)ी सुरेश गोपी)
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SURESH GOPI)
(a) to (e): Government have notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan - Vatavaran
Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana” 2019, amended in 2024, to provide financial support for
setting up Advanced Biofuels projects in the country using lignocellulosic biomass and other
renewable feedstock. 14 commercial scale proposals and 8 demonstration scale proposals have
been received of which 8 commercial scale projects and 5 demonstration scale projects have been
approved. None of the proposals were from Madhya Pradesh among the aforesaid proposals.
Subsequent to amendment in PM JI-VAN Yojana in 2024, fresh proposals for assistance for setting
up of advanced biofuel projects have been invited with 6th August 2025 as the last date for
submission of proposals. Till now, 6 number of proposals (3 commercial projects & 3 number
Demo projects) have been received, including one proposal from the State of Madhya Pradesh.The details of financial assistance approved, disbursed and timeline for completion of
approved bio-ethanol project under PM JI-VIAN Yojana are as under :
Sl. Projects State Project Type Year of Approved Financial Timeline of
No. Developer approval Financial Assistance Completion
Assistance Disbursed
(Rs. in Rs. in
Crore) (Crore)
1 Indian Oil
Corporation Haryana Commercial 2020 150 75 Commissioned
Limited
2 Bharat Under
Petroleum Commissioning
Odisha Commercial 2020 150 75
Corporation
Limited
3 Hindustan Mechanical
Petroleum completion by
Punjab Commercial 2020 150 37.5
Corporation March, 2026
Limited
4 Numaligarh Under
Refineries Assam Commercial 2020 150 75 Commissioning
Limited
5 Mangalore Pre-project
Refinery activities under
Karnataka Commercial 2022 100 Nil
Petrochemical progress
Limited
6 Rice Pre-project
Cellulose Andhra activities under
Commercial 2023 150 Nil
Private Pradesh progress
Limited
7 Indian Oil Under
Corporation Haryana Demonstration 2020 15 7.5 Commissioning
Limited
8 Hindustan Pre-project
Petroleum activities under
Bihar Demonstration 2022 15 Nil
Corporation progress
Limited
9 Lignopura Pre-project
Agrotech Pvt Maharashtra Demonstration 2023 13.25 Nil activities under
Ltd progress
10 Godavari Pre-project
Bio-refineries Karnataka Demonstration 2023 15 Nil activities under
Ltd progress
The completion of projects has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak impacting plant
construction, limited vendors for new technology equipment, extended lead time for specialized
items like evaporators, etc. Project implementation is monitored regularly by Government and
issues resolved on ongoing basis.
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