CENTRAL GOVERNMENT POLICY

A) CPCB Scheme for Pelletization and Torrefaction: Offers one-time financial support for plants using paddy straw in NCR regions to curb stubble burning.
Nodal Agency: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB); State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)
Policy Doc:

B) Implementation of Biomass Programme under the Umbrella scheme of National Bioenergy Programme for duration of FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 (Phase-I)
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

C) Revision of Rate of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for Biomass Pellet manufacturing units under Biomass Programme component of “National Bioenergy Programme” (NBP)
Nodal Ministry: MNRE, State Nodal Agencies (SNAs)