PRODUCTION OF BIO-MASS ENERGY
The Ministry of Non-Conventional
Energy Sources is implementing Programmes on biomass power generation,
bagasse co-generation and biomass gasification. A capacity of
593 MW has so far been installed under these programmes. A target
of 775 MW is envisaged for the Tenth Five Year Plan. State-wise
targets are not fixed.
State-wise allocation
of funds has not been made. An amount of Rs.8.78 crore has been
released during the last three years for biomass energy projects
in Punjab. No releases have been made so far during the curent
year.
This information
was given by Shri M. Kannappan, Minister of State for Non-conventional
Energy Sources, in a written reply to a question by Shri Bhan
Singh Bhaura in Lok Sabha today.
