Bihar Amends Biofuels Policy to Boost Renewable Energy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Name | Bihar Biofuels Production Promotion (Amendment) Policy, 2025 |
| Previous Policy | Bihar Biofuels Production Promotion Policy, 2023 |
| Objective | Increase bioenergy output, accelerate renewable energy goals |
| Scope | Includes ethanol, Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG)/bio-CNG units |
| Feedstocks | Agricultural residues, animal dung, waste |
| Target | Enable 100% fuel-grade ethanol and CBG/bio-CNG production |
| Incentives | 15% capital subsidy (up to Rs 5 crore); 15.75% for marginalized groups |
| Land Lease | Up to 25% of BIADA-managed land for CBG units; 30-year lease at Rs 75,000/acre/year |
| Deadline Extensions | Stage-1 clearance: 31st March 2027; Financial approval: 31st March 2028 |
| Eligible Entities | Private players, oil marketing companies (OMCs) |