Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5. India faces numerous challenges related to energy security, environmental sustainability, and rural development. Biogas, as a renewable energy source, offers multiple benefits and solutions to address these challenges. To maximize the benefits it offers, India’s compressed biogas sector requires significant support and promotion. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
According to a report by ETAC (Expert Committee on Compressed Biogas), it highlights the potential of compressed biogas as a clean and sustainable fuel but emphasizes the need for a strong push to realize its benefits fully.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role of bio gas in India’s energy transition and support needed to bio gas sector.
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 by citing statistic related to bio gas sector in the country
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. Write about the advantages it offers – enewable energy generation, efficient waste management, rural development, agricultural benefits, and climate change mitigation.
Next, write the major issues affecting Biogas sector and support needed for the sector.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
