As part of its commitment to clean energy and sustainable living, the Government of India initiated the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP). This initiative aims to establish family-type biogas plants, primarily in rural and semi-urban areas of India, to provide clean cooking fuel and lighting solutions. This article delves into the specifics of the NBMMP initiative.
This topic can prove to be a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the IAS Exam .
Biogas plants are designed to convert organic substances such as cattle dung, kitchen waste, garden waste, and other bio-degradable materials into biogas. This transformation happens through a process known as anaerobic digestion (AD).
The NBMMP is implemented across all states and Union Territories under the supervision of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. State Nodal Departments/State Nodal Agencies, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), and Biogas Development and Training Centers (BDTCs) are the key implementing agencies.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set a target to establish 65,180 biogas plants for the year 2017-18 under NBMMP. The Ministry provides subsidies for family-type biogas plants. As of March 2018, approximately 49.5 lakh biogas plants have been installed since the inception of this program.
The above details should serve as a useful resource for candidates preparing for the UPSC 2021 exam.
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