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Jammu and Kashmir notifies Compressed Bio-Gas Policy 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, a framework designed to convert organic waste into clean automotive fuel and organic fertilizer. The policy aims to strengthen the circular economy, improve waste management, and enhance energy security in the region.
To attract investors, the government is offering several incentives, including capital expenditure support of ₹0.50 crore per tonne per day (TPD) of capacity, capped at ₹10 crore per project. Other benefits include 100 per cent State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) reimbursement for the first five years, interest subvention of up to ₹2 crore on bank term loans, and land available at a lease rate of ₹1 per square metre with a full stamp duty exemption.
The initiative targets the use of diverse waste streams, such as cattle dung, apple pomace, municipal solid waste, pine needles, and crop residues. By 2030, the policy aims to generate approximately 2,000 direct rural jobs and distribute bio-manure to 10,000 farmers.
This regional effort aligns with broader Indian initiatives like the GOBARdhan scheme, which was launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen to promote waste-to-wealth and rural energy security through the conversion of biodegradable materials into biogas and organic manure.
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Jammu and Kashmir Government · Ministry of Jal Shakti · Omar Abdullah · Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The initiative aims to distribute bio-manure to 10,000 farmers. thekashmirimages.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The GOBARdhan initiative, launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen, provides a framework for converting organic waste into biogas and manure. www.clearias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Government land will be provided at a lease rate of ₹1 per square metre with a 100 per cent stamp duty exemption. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The policy aims to create approximately 2,000 direct rural jobs by 2030. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 60-day deemed approval mechanism for non-statutory clearances will be implemented through a Single Window Portal. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government offers capital expenditure support of ₹0.50 crore per tonne per day (TPD) of capacity, capped at ₹10 crore per project. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The policy includes 100 per cent SGST reimbursement for the first five years of operation. jknewsline.com · thekashmirimages.com