The GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme has been approved by Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The scheme aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold, mobilize large-scale private investment and create a vibrant circular bioeconomy across the country.
The Union Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 crore.
GOBARdhan marks a defining moment in India’s clean energy journey. It will transform the country’s abundant agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, municipal organic waste and other biomass resources into clean fuel, organic manure, rural income and national economic value.
GOBARdhan: Facts You Need to Know
The Scheme will be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 croreand will establish Compressed Biogas as a major pillar of India’s future energy mix.
The Scheme aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold, mobilize large-scale private investment and create a vibrant circular bioeconomy across the country.
Initiatives have enabled the commissioning of over 200 CBG plants, established production and offtake systems, strengthened the organic manure value chain and demonstrated the potential of CBG across feedstocks and geographies.
Procurement by City Gas Distribution entities will support achievement of the notified CBG Obligation trajectory of 3% in FY 2026-27, 4% in FY 2027-28 and 5% from FY 2028-29 onwards in the CNG (Transport) and PNG (Domestic) segments.
GOBARdhan introduces a stable administered CBG price of Rs.2,110 per Metric Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU), supported through a government-backed pricing framework.
Nearly ten-fold growth in domestic CBG production, creating a new pillar of India’s clean gas economy.
Greater energy security through increased domestic production of renewable gaseous fuel and lower dependence on imported fossil fuels.
A new wave of private investment supported by stronger project viability, stable pricing and improved access to institutional finance.
Stronger rural livelihoods through new income opportunities for farmers, feedstock aggregators, cooperatives and rural entrepreneurs.
Scientific waste management through productive use of agricultural residue, cattle dung, municipal organic waste and other biomass resources.
Lower greenhouse gas emissions through replacement of fossil fuels and productive utilization of organic waste.
A larger organic manure economy through greater production, value addition and utilization of FOM and LFOM.
Faster and easier project implementation through one national framework, digital governance and simplified institutional arrangements.
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