📄 Description

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines dated 27th June 2025 under the Biomass Programme of the National Bioenergy Programme (2021–2026 Phase-I). These changes simplify documentation, enhance clarity on eligibility, update performance benchmarks, and strengthen monitoring mechanisms for briquette and pellet manufacturing plants. Notably, this update aligns with the previously revised CFA rates issued in July 2024.

✅ Key Point Summary

📄 Simplified Documentation:
- Removed requirements like Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (if loan-based), site photographs, and EIA clearance.
📜 Updated Agreement Requirements:
- 2-year sale agreement for briquettes/pellets is still mandatory.
🔧 Performance Inspection Modified:
- New criteria: 80% Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) over 10 continuous hours (instead of 3 days/months) for 100% CFA.
- Pro-rata CFA for CUF below 80%, and 0% CFA if CUF < 50%.
📊 CUF-Based CFA Calculation Introduced:
- Example: 73% CUF = 91.25% of eligible CFA.
- Video & geo-tagged photos mandatory during performance inspection.
🌐 Exclusivity Clause:
- CFA only for new plants using dedicated machines for either pellets or briquettes, not hybrid-use machines.
🏭 CPCB Alternative Subsidy Warning:
- Developers from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, NCR (Rajasthan & UP) must choose either MNRE or CPCB subsidy, not both.
- A notarized undertaking (Rs. 500 stamp paper) is mandatory for such cases.
📝 BioUrja Portal Use:
- All applications and plant updates must be submitted via https://biourja.mnre.gov.in.

🔄 Old vs New Guidelines – Summary

Clause	Old Guideline	Revised Guideline
Documentation	Techno-economic report, photos, EIA required	These are omitted
Performance Benchmark	Avg. 80% capacity for 3 days or 3 months	Now based on 10-hour operation
CFA Disbursement	Full CFA only if all benchmarks met	Pro-rata CFA allowed based on actual CUF
Hybrid Machine Eligibility	Allowed CFA	Now not eligible – only dedicated-use machines allowed
Dual Subsidy (MNRE + CPCB)	No specific restriction	Not allowed; undertaking required

🛠️ How to Apply for CFA (Capital Financial Assistance)

🖥️ Visit the MNRE’s BioUrja Portal:
➤ https://biourja.mnre.gov.in
📂 Prepare and upload:
- Sale/offtake agreement (2 years)
- IoT-based monitoring plan or undertaking
- Commissioning plan (with intimation if before MNRE approval)
- Required undertakings (if in CPCB-covered regions)
📸 During inspection:
- Submit 1-minute video + geo-tagged images
- Show 10-hour operation at ≥80% CUF
📝 Track updates and approval directly through the portal.

🔗 Related Websites

MNRE Main Website: https://mnre.gov.in
BioUrja Portal: https://biourja.mnre.gov.in
CPCB Pelletisation Grant: https://cpcb.nic.in
for more PDF: https://mnre.gov.in/en/notice-category/current-notices/

Revised guidelines_MNRE subsidy Download

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This information is based on the Office Memorandum dated 27.06.2025 issued by MNRE. Developers must verify details and format from MNRE and CPCB’s official websites before applying, especially if located in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan (NCR), or Uttar Pradesh (NCR). Duplicate subsidy claims will lead to recovery with interest.