NBEPUREDA
What this is
The scheme aims to promote the use of biogas as a clean and renewable energy source, help livestock farmers set up biogas plants, reduce the use of conventional fuels, and support eco-friendly rural development in the state.
In detail
The scheme “National Bio Energy Programme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the use of biogas as a clean and renewable energy source, help livestock farmers set up biogas plants, reduce the use of conventional fuels, and support eco-friendly rural development in the state.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a livestock farmer residing in Uttarakhand.
- To install a biogas plant, 12 sq. meters of land (4 × 3 m) and at least 3 animals are required.
What you get
The gas produced from biogas plants can be used for cooking, and high-quality compost manure can also be obtained as a byproduct.
The grant for establishing biogas plants is payable as follows:
- 1 cubic meter – ₹17,000/-
- 2–4 cubic meters – ₹22,000/-
- 6 cubic meters – ₹29,250/-
- 8–10 cubic meters – ₹34,500/-
- 15 cubic meters – ₹63,250/-
- 20–25 cubic meters – ₹70,400/-
The estimated cost of a small biogas plant is approximately ₹40,000/-, and the department provides a grant of ₹22,000/-.
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Provenance
| schemeName | National Bio Energy Programme - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
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| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
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