Overview
The CBG sector in India is poised for rapid growth after the Union Cabinet, on 9 August 2026, approved a revamped GOBARdhan programme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme, running until 2036, aims to increase CBG output almost ten‑fold. While the policy now offers a stable offtake framework, experts say the next priority is an efficient supply chain for feedstock procurement, storage and transport.
Key Developments
- Cabinet approval of the revamped GOBARdhan scheme with a budget of ₹23,731 crore until 2036.
- Emphasis on building a supply chain that can handle seasonal and logistical challenges of press mud, paddy straw, wheat straw and cattle dung.
- Industry leaders, including Gaurav Kedia of the Indian Biogas Association, stress proximity of plants to feedstock sources, recommending a 25‑km radius for press mud.
- Proposal of an aggregator‑based model to bridge farmers and CBG plants, also delivering bio‑slurry back to farms.
- Recommendation for plants to process multiple feedstocks to mitigate seasonal fluctuations and improve bargaining power.