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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New Bio-Energy Policy to be implemented soon in Karnataka
Chairman of the Karnataka Bio-Energy Development Board S.E. Sudheendra on Friday said that the action plan for the proposed New Bio-Energy Policy is currently being formulated. Presiding over the 42nd Executive Committee Meeting of the board, he said steps will be taken shortly to implement the policy. Mr. Sudheendra also emphasised that measures are being taken to increase the use of bio-energy across the state to foster an environmentally friendly ecosystem. A comprehensive action plan is being prepared to implement the new policy, which aims to ensure that bio-energy becomes a priority for everyone in the coming days, he said. The Annual Report for the year 2024–25 was also presented during the meeting. Executive Committee member Krishnan gave a detailed presentation on the global status, production, supply, and demand of various bio-energies. He noted that bio-energy forms such as bio-briquettes, bio-pellets, compressed biogas, and biomass-based green hydrogen would be instrumental in meeting the electricity demands of local authorities and the automobile sector. The Chairman directed the formation of a subcommittee to oversee the collection of essential oilseeds like Honge, Neem, and Hippe Seemarooba required for biodiesel production in the State.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka promotes biofuel policy with international collaborations for sustainable devpt
1 2 Mysuru: Karnataka State Bio-Energy Development Board chairman SE Sudheendra on Wednesday said that the state biofuel policy 2025-26 and efforts like inking a deal with German universities by the Karnataka govt not only aim at promoting biofuel production and consumption in the state, but also contribute to energy security and environmental memorandum of understanding with German universities also helps the state extend its biofuel production activities at a global level, making fossil fuel more was speaking after reviewing the progress of works along with a team of experts headed by Prof Shyam Sundar at the Biofuel Research Information and Demonstration Centre (BRIDC) set up at the National Institute of Engineering College campus in the also inaugurated the vehicles run by biofuels and visited the biogas production plant on the same campus. He said that his board is making all efforts to increase green cover, apart from conserving soil and water, and reducing toxic and greenhouse emissions by substituting fossil fuel with new state's biofuel policy not only aims at research and development but also provides fiscal incentives to biofuel producers, including tax exemptions, rebates, and custom duty. It also focuses on encouraging biofuels, including biodiesel and ethanol, using sugarcane juice, damaged foodgrains, and non-edible oil said that his board also conducted various discussions with global and local investors to attract investments for biofuel production, besides conducting seminars and workshops, and discussing providing incentives, infrastructure, and several other facilities for also mentioned that a two-day international conference on recent research developments in sustainable technology, organised jointly by the National Institute of Engineering, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Germany, and the Indian Institute of Engineering, was held at NIE's South Campus in the city this meeting, he also discussed with 100 experts and German universities about sustainable technologies that will play a decisive role in the promotion of state biofuel upgradation and commercialisation activities in the state in the coming said the state bioenergy development board and Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Germany have also shown interest in taking forward research and development of biofuel. A delegation from the state govt, including members from the state energy development board, will also visit Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Germany very soon to finalise their ITCL chairman PS Niranjana Rao, assistant engineer of the State Pollution Control Board Arpitha, Prof Shyam Sundar, and other teaching staff of NIE were present during the progress review meeting.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
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.
