{"id":4206,"date":"2025-05-24T00:58:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4206"},"modified":"2025-05-25T01:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T19:35:32","slug":"karnataka-aims-for-sustainable-future-with-bio-energy-policy-2025-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4206","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka Aims for Sustainable Future with Bio-Energy Policy 2025\u201330"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karnataka Unveils Action Plan for New Bio-Energy Policy to Boost Sustainable Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

State Aims to Prioritize Bio-Energy, Reduce Carbon Footprint<\/em><\/p>\n

Bengaluru:<\/strong>\u00a0The Karnataka government is set to roll out an ambitious\u00a0*New Bio-Energy Policy (2025\u201330)*, with an action plan currently in the works to accelerate adoption across the state. S.E. Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka Bio-Energy Development Board, announced the move during the 42nd Executive Committee Meeting, emphasizing the policy\u2019s role in fostering an eco-friendly energy ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteps are being taken to ensure bio-energy becomes a priority for all stakeholders in the coming days,\u201d Sudheendra stated, adding that a comprehensive strategy is being finalized for effective implementation. The meeting also saw the presentation of the Board\u2019s\u00a0Annual Report for 2024\u201325<\/em>, outlining progress and future goals.<\/p>\n

Bio-Energy: A Key Player in Karnataka\u2019s Green Transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Executive Committee member K. Krishnan highlighted the global trends in bio-energy production, supply, and demand during a detailed presentation. He underscored the potential of bio-briquettes, bio-pellets, compressed biogas, and biomass-based green hydrogen in meeting electricity needs for local authorities and the automobile sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese bio-energy forms are not just sustainable but also crucial for reducing dependency on fossil fuels,\u201d Krishnan noted.<\/p>\n

Sub-Committee to Oversee Biodiesel Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To strengthen biodiesel production, Sudheendra directed the formation of a sub-committee to streamline the collection of key oilseeds\u2014Honge, Neem, and Hippe Seemarooba<\/em>\u2014essential for feedstock. This initiative aims to enhance supply chains and ensure consistent raw material availability for biofuel projects.<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Collaborate for Policy Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The meeting saw participation from key officials, including Managing Director Shivashankar L., Deputy Secretary (Rural Development & Panchayat Raj) M.M. Raju, and representatives from the Forest Department, KSRTC, and KSCST. Technical advisors and experts also contributed insights on scaling up bio-energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n

With Karnataka taking decisive steps toward a greener future, the\u00a0New Bio-Energy Policy<\/em> is poised to play a pivotal role in India\u2019s renewable energy transition\u2014balancing ecological sustainability with growing energy demands.<\/p>\n

Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    S.E. Sudheendra, Chairman, Karnataka Bio-Energy Development Board:<\/strong>
    \n“We are fast-tracking the New Bio-Energy Policy to make Karnataka a leader in sustainable energy. This isn\u2019t just about power\u2014it\u2019s about protecting our environment for future generations.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    K. Krishnan, Executive Committee Member:<\/strong>
    \n“Bio-briquettes, biogas, and green hydrogen can revolutionize how we meet energy demands\u2014cleaner, cheaper, and carbon-neutral.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    On Biodiesel Initiative:<\/strong>
    \n“The oilseed sub-committee will ensure a steady supply chain for biodiesel, turning local resources into fuel independence.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Karnataka Unveils Action Plan for New Bio-Energy Policy to Boost Sustainable Energy State Aims to Prioritize Bio-Energy, Reduce Carbon Footprint Bengaluru:\u00a0The Karnataka government is set to roll out an ambitious\u00a0*New Bio-Energy Policy (2025\u201330)*, with an action plan currently in the works to accelerate adoption across the state. S.E. Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka Bio-Energy Development […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[904,74],"class_list":["post-4206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-karnataka","tag-bio-energy","tag-karnataka"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4206"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4208,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206\/revisions\/4208"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}