The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a Union Territory-level Empowered Committee, district-level committees and a Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Cell to oversee the implementation of its Compressed Bio-Gas Energy Policy, 2026, Rising Kashmir reported.
The institutional mechanisms have been established to coordinate policy implementation, monitor project development and address challenges faced in setting up CBG projects across the Union Territory.
The UT-level Empowered Committee will provide strategic guidance and coordinate between departments. It will review the progress of projects at different stages, from identification and registration to development, implementation and commissioning.
The committee will also facilitate the resolution of issues concerning land availability, biomass supply, statutory and environmental clearances, infrastructure, utilities, connectivity and financial support.
A major part of its responsibilities will involve reviewing biomass resource assessments to evaluate the availability, sustainability and utilisation of feedstock for CBG production. It will also oversee the mobilisation of biomass and mechanisms to ensure a reliable supply for proposed projects.
The panel will examine infrastructure requirements, including road connectivity, electricity, water supply, gas evacuation and transportation facilities, and storage. It will also monitor the functioning of the State Nodal Agency and the Single Window mechanism to facilitate the processing of applications and approvals.
The committee will take up implementation-related bottlenecks raised by the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), project developers and government departments. It will also review financial assistance and incentives available under Central Government schemes and monitor claims submitted under the policy.
In addition, the panel will work to align the UT policy with relevant Central Government programmes and regulatory requirements, while examining major project proposals to encourage private-sector investment.
It may also recommend policy modifications or amendments based on implementation experience, technological developments, regulatory changes, biomass availability and stakeholder feedback. Such changes will require approval or ratification by the competent authority or the Cabinet, wherever applicable.
The committee will meet quarterly to assess progress, review biomass survey findings, address inter-departmental issues and monitor claims for Central financial assistance.
It will also periodically evaluate the policy’s impact on renewable energy generation, waste management, greenhouse gas emission reduction, employment, rural economic development and investment mobilisation.
