Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bioenergy Key to Decarbonizing India's MSMEs: Minister
India's Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, talked about how important bioenergy is for making small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) cleaner.
He said that bioenergy isn't just about making electricity but also helps with things like managing waste, reducing pollution, and creating jobs in rural areas.
Right now, many MSMEs use dirty fuels like coal, but the government wants them to switch to cleaner options like biomass.
This can help farmers and rural entrepreneurs make more money while also cutting down on pollution.
The government has special programs to help with this, and they're working with other countries to get better technology.
The minister said that everyone involved, from farmers to companies, needs to work together to make this happen.
Bioenergy is crucial for India's clean energy transition, especially for MSMEs.
MSMEs contribute significantly to India's manufacturing output but rely heavily on fossil fuels.
Biomass-based solutions offer a practical and scalable pathway for clean energy in MSMEs.
Government initiatives like the National Bioenergy Programme, SATAT, and GOBARdhan support bioenergy adoption.
International collaboration, particularly with Germany, is sought for advanced boiler technologies.
- Who
- Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik
- What
- Bioenergy's role in decarbonizing MSMEs in India
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce emissions, promote rural livelihoods, and enhance energy security
- Minister
- Shripad Yesso Naik
- Role
- Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Key Initiatives
- National Bioenergy Programme, SATAT, GOBARdhan
- Bioenergy Sources
- Agricultural residue, animal waste, municipal solid waste
- MSME Contribution
- One-third of India's manufacturing output
- Fossil Fuels Used
- Coal, furnace oil, pet coke
- Collaboration
- Germany for advanced boiler technologies