Topic: Government Budgeting.
4. Biogas can play an important role in India’s energy transition. Evaluate the role GOBARDhan scheme can play in converting ‘waste to wealth’ and promoting a circular economy. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants for promoting a circular economy with a total investment of Rs 10,000 crore under the GOBAR-Dhan scheme in her budget speech in the Parliament.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the GOBARDhan scheme, its potential and role of bio gas in India’s energy transition.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin giving aims and objectives of GOBARDhan scheme
Body:
In the first part, write about the Biogas scenario in India’s renewable sector. Cite statistic and show the potential of biogas in India’s energy transition.
Next, write the major features of GOBARDhan scheme and how it will promote a circular economy, generate energy and bring in economic benefits. Mention the limitations of the scheme.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
