Apart from this 2.88 lakh biogas plants were also installed at various locations in the country.

• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy supports installation of Bioenergy Projects in the country under National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), Phase-I (Notified in 2022).

About National Bioenergy Programme:

• Period: Phase 1 - (2021-22 to 2025-26)
• Objective: Utilize surplus biomass (primarily from rural areas) for power generation, while providing additional income for rural households.
• Program comprise of the following sub-schemes:
  • Waste to Energy Programme (Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes /Residues)
  • Biomass Programme (Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries)
  • Biogas Programme: Biogas is primarily CH₄ and CO₂ with traces of N₂, H₂, H₂S, and O₂.

Bioenergy and its status in India:

• Bioenergy is a source of energy from the organic material that makes up plants, known as biomass (e.g. wood, dung or charcoal). 
• Modern bioenergy involves processed biomass and advanced technologies to produce cleaner and more efficient energy. e.g. liquid biofuels, biogas, etc.
• Total Installed capacity: 11.6GW (Nov. 2025)
  • Modern bioenergy today accounts for 13% of India's total final energy consumption and is expected to grow by up to 45% between 2023 and 2030.