14-05-2025
KSBDB chairman reviews bioenergy initiatives in Mysuru
S.E. Sudheendra, Chairman, Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board (KSBDB) visited the Bioenergy Research, Information and Demonstration Centre at NIE Engineering College on Wednesday to review ongoing bioenergy activities in Mysuru district.
During his visit, the Chairman inspected a biodiesel production unit and a biogas generation facility. He also launched biodiesel-powered vehicles.
Mr. Sudheendra highlighted the Board's commitment to formulating the New Karnataka State Bioenergy Policy 2025–30, which aims to accelerate bioenergy development across the State.
He said the policy would incorporate suggestions and insights from entrepreneurs, feedstock suppliers, and investors to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive framework for the sector's growth.
He also spoke about the KSBDB's recent participation in the International Conference on Sustainable Technology held in Mysuru. The progress made in implementing the ideas presented at the event was discussed with Shyam Sundar, professor at NIE.
The chairman spoke on the proposed collaboration with Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany. German universities have shown keen interest in the board's bioenergy initiatives and have invited the chairman and his team for a visit. Discussions are underway to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KSBDB and the German institutions to facilitate academic and technological exchange, a press release from the board said here.
Prof. Shyam Sundar has been tasked with reviewing the draft MoU in consultation with KSBDB officials and making necessary arrangements for the delegation's visit to Germany.
The review meeting was attended by Assistant Environmental Officer Arpita from the Pollution Control Board, prof. Shyam Sundar and his team, as well as faculty members from NIE Engineering College.
