Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026: ₹500 Crore Outlay

Exam-focused facts from the 26 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026, with an outlay of ₹500 crore for 2026-27.
The policy aims to convert urban waste, farm residue, agricultural residue, and cattle waste into clean fuel and organic fertiliser.
Biogas plants with a minimum capacity of 200 tonnes per day will be established under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
The government will provide land on lease, a single-window system for fast-track approvals, and a digital platform to connect waste suppliers and developers.
Urban local bodies will lead the implementation by linking segregated biodegradable waste from cities to biogas plants.