Financial Incentives
Government Subsidies for Biogas & CBG: MNRE Schemes
Unlock ₹84 lakh per TPD subsidies through MNRE and central government schemes. Learn eligibility, application process, and how to maximize government support for your project.
India's renewable energy ambitions are backed by substantial financial incentives. The MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) and central government programs directly support biogas and CBG project deployment.
MNRE Scheme Overview
The MNRE scheme targets 5,000 CBG plants by 2030 to decarbonize India's transport sector.
Incentive structure: - CBG production subsidy: ₹5/kg for first 5 years - Capital subsidy: Up to ₹84 lakh per TPD installed capacity - E-auction pathway for competitive allocation
Eligibility: - Minimum 5 TPD plant capacity - Feedstock security for 330+ days/year - 50+ km distance from production point - Compliance with quality standards (>95% methane, <20ppm CO2)
Central Government Renewable Energy Support
MNRE provides capital subsidies for biogas plants:
Subsidy rates (state-dependent): - Up to ₹5 lakh per installed kW for electricity generation - Equipment cost coverage: 40-60% depending on state - Viability gap funding for projects with challenging economics