(a) the total quantum of bio-gas being produced in the country at present, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether new bio-gas plants are proposed to be set-up across the country;
(c) if so, the locations identified along with the funds to be allocated for the purpose,
State/UT-wise;
(d) the time by which the new bio-gas plants are likely to be made operational;
(e) whether Government provides subsidies to SC/ST farmers for installation of bio-gas
plants; and
(f) if so, the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a),(b),(c),(d),(e)&(f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a),(b),(c),(d),(e)&(f) of the Lok Sabha Starred
Question No. 122 for answer on 17.08.2012 regarding Bio-Gas Plants
(a): About 45.45 lakh household biogas plants have so far been installed in the country
under the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) being implemented by the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. In addition, 276 biogas plants of medium to large
capacity have also been installed. The estimated production of biogas is about 45.74 lakh
cubic metre per day from these biogas plants. The State/UT-wise break up of biogas production
is given at Annexure-I.
(b)&(c): A target of 1.25 lakh household biogas plants with capacity in the range of
1-10 cubic metre per day has been allocated to various States and UTs during the financial
year 2012-13. The State/UT-wise allocation of targets and estimated allocation of funds for
setting up household biogas plants under NBMMP are given at Annexure-II. State/UT-wise
allocation is not made for medium and large capacity biogas plants.
(d): The biogas plants under NBMMP are targeted for operationalization by March 31, 2013.
(e)&(f): Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provides subsidy for installation of
household biogas plants to beneficiaries including SC/ST farmers. The details of subsidies
are given at Annexure-III