🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION (Complete)
Why in the News?
The Government of Maharashtra approved the Maharashtra State Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026 on May 5, 2026 to promote bioenergy and strengthen renewable fuel infrastructure.
🔑 Key Highlights
1. Current Status
- Maharashtra ranks:
- 3rd in India in commissioned CBG plants
State-wise Plants:
- Uttar Pradesh:
- 40 plants
- Gujarat:
- 25 plants
- Maharashtra:
- 24 plants
2. Financial Incentives
Budget Allocation
- ₹500 crore for FY 2026–27
Viability Gap Funding (VGF)
- Up to:
- ₹75 lakh per ton
- Maximum:
- ₹15 crore per project
Additional Benefits
- 2.5% SGST refund
- Government land lease at:
- 0.7% Ready Reckoner (RR) rate
3. Implementation Mechanism
Three-tier Governance System
- District Compressed Biogas Coordination Committees (DBCC)
- Headed by:
- District Collectors
Digital Monitoring
- Single-window clearance system
- Real-time dashboard monitoring
Infrastructure Priority
- Fast-track:
- Water access
- Electricity connections
4. Feedstock Strategy
- Long-term contracts with:
- APMCs
- Sugar factories
- Restriction:
- Energy crop cultivation allowed only on barren land
ℹ️ Additional Information
SATAT Scheme
- Full Form:
- Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation
- Launched:
- October 2018
- Ministry:
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Compressed Biogas (CBG)
- Produced from:
- Agricultural residue
- Cattle dung
- Municipal waste
- Methane content:
- More than 90% CH₄
🎯 Significance
- Promotes:
- Green energy
- Waste-to-wealth economy
- Reduces:
- Fossil fuel dependence
- Pollution
🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)
समाचार में क्यों?
Maharashtra सरकार ने CBG Policy 2026 को मंजूरी दी।
🔑 मुख्य बिंदु
1. स्थिति
- महाराष्ट्र:
- भारत में तीसरे स्थान पर
2. वित्तीय सहायता
- ₹500 करोड़ बजट
- VGF:
- ₹75 लाख प्रति टन
- अधिकतम:
- ₹15 करोड़
3. क्रियान्वयन
- DBCC समिति
- जिला कलेक्टर प्रमुख
4. फीडस्टॉक रणनीति
- APMC और चीनी मिलों से समझौते
ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी
SATAT Scheme
- 2018 में शुरू
CBG
- गोबर, कृषि अपशिष्ट से गैस
🎯 महत्व
- हरित ऊर्जा
- प्रदूषण में कमी
🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)
Q1. Maharashtra ranks which in CBG plants?
CBG प्लांट में महाराष्ट्र का स्थान क्या है?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd / तीसरा ✅
D. 4th
Q2. Which state has highest CBG plants?
सबसे अधिक CBG प्लांट किस राज्य में हैं?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh ✅
D. Punjab
Q3. Maharashtra has how many CBG plants?
महाराष्ट्र में कितने CBG प्लांट हैं?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 24 / 24 ✅
D. 25
Q4. Budget allocation under policy?
नीति के तहत बजट कितना है?
A. ₹300 crore
B. ₹400 crore
C. ₹500 crore / ₹500 करोड़ ✅
D. ₹600 crore
Q5. SATAT scheme launched in?
SATAT योजना कब शुरू हुई?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2018 / 2018 ✅
D. 2019
Q6. SATAT launched by which ministry?
SATAT किस मंत्रालय ने शुरू की?
A. Agriculture Ministry
B. Environment Ministry
C. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas ✅
D. Power Ministry
Q7. Methane content in CBG?
CBG में मीथेन की मात्रा कितनी होती है?
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 90%+ / 90% से अधिक ✅
Q8. DBCC headed by whom?
DBCC का प्रमुख कौन होता है?
A. MLA
B. MP
C. District Collector / जिला कलेक्टर ✅
D. Mayor