Topic: Infrastructure: Energy
Q6. Explain the contribution of compressed biogas and feedstock diversification in India’s bioenergy policy. How do they promote a circular energy economy? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question:
India’s bioenergy sector is gaining strategic momentum due to recent policy pushes like SATAT and ethanol blending mandates. The focus is on sustainable, decentralised energy solutions.Key Demand of the question:
The question asks how compressed biogas and feedstock diversification contribute to India’s bioenergy strategy and how both facilitate the shift toward a circular energy economy.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define bioenergy and mention its role in clean energy and rural sustainability.Body:
- Highlight the role of compressed biogas in decentralised clean fuel generation, rural income, and waste valorisation.
- Explain how feedstock diversification enables supply stability, regional crop use, and supports ethanol targets.
- Analyse how both elements foster a circular energy economy by converting waste to energy and promoting resource efficiency.
Conclusion:
Suggest how scaling these innovations with strong policy and market linkages can accelerate India’s circular energy transition.
