GOBARdhan Scheme

About GOBARdhan Scheme:

• The GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) is a National Circular Bioenergy Scheme that creates a nationwide waste-to-energy ecosystem.
• It aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas(CBG) production nearly ten-fold, mobilize large-scale private investment and create a vibrant circular bioeconomy across the country.
• Time Period: It will be implemented from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
• Components of GOBARdhan Scheme:
  • Assured CBG Offtake: Under this, a dedicated framework requires City Gas Distribution entities to meet a notified CBG blending obligation of 3% in FY27, 4% in FY28, and 5% from FY29 onwards in CNG and PNG segments.
  • Stable CBG Pricing Framework: It introduces a stable administered CBG price per Metric Million British Thermal Unit (MMBTU), supported through a government-backed pricing framework.
  • Capital Assistance: Eligible greenfield CBG projects will receive capital assistance.
  • Development of Pipeline Infrastructure: The Scheme supports both cluster-based and standalone pipeline infrastructure connecting CBG plants with trunk pipelines and City Gas Distribution networks.
  • Credit Guarantee Support: A dedicated Credit Guarantee mechanism will strengthen lender confidence and expand the flow of institutional credit to eligible MSME-based CBG projects.
  • CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund: GOBARdhan establishes a dedicated CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund to accelerate district-level implementation and strengthen local value chains across the CBG ecosystem.