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22.4.9. National Bio-Energy Mission


According to estimates, biomass from agro and agroindustrial residue can potentially generate 25,000 MW of power in India. This can be further raised with wasteland-based integrated energy plantation and power generation systems.

Bio Energy


“Bioenergy is renewable energy derived from biological sources, to be used for heat, electricity, or vehicle fuel. Biofuels derived from plant materials is among the most rapidly growing renewable energy technologies.”

Sources of Bio - Energy

Existing Sources


Leftover organic residue


Leftover farm organic residue


Leftover forest residue


Leftover organic urban residue


Algal residue


New Sources


Cultivation of short rotation energy crops


Social forestry


Advantages of Bio - Energy


Capital efficient


High energy generation potential


Significant carbon emission reduction potential


Substantial employment and income generation potential


Investments & benefits remain within the country


Sizable economic value add to GDP


Wasteland regeneration


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India is highly vulnerable to climate change due to a combination of; (i) high levels of poverty, (ii) population density, (iii) high reliance on natural resources, and (iv) an environment already under stress (for instance water resources).