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Which scheme was recently approved by the Union Cabinet to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production from organic waste?
National Bioenergy Programme
GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
SATAT Scheme
PM-KUSUM Scheme
GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with an outlay of 23,731 crore rupees to accelerate domestic Compressed Biogas production.
India currently imports nearly half of its natural gas requirements, making the economy vulnerable to global price shocks and geopolitical disruptions. To enhance energy security and promote sustainable waste management, the government has launched this 10-year mission. The scheme focuses on converting various organic wastes, such as crop residue and municipal waste, into clean energy. This transition is expected to reduce carbon emissions and provide supplementary income for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.
Scheme Name: GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
Total Financial Outlay: 23,731 crore rupees
Implementation Period: FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Primary Objective: Ten-fold growth in domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production
B is correct тАФ The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with an outlay of 23,731 crore rupees to be implemented from FY 2026-27 to 2035-36.
Remember that GOBARdhan stands for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan; it connects the concept of 'waste-to-wealth' with India's long-term goal of energy self-reliance.