Pune, 6 March 2026

Union Minister of Road Transports & Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the two-day “Compressed Biogas Conclave 2026” at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in Pune today.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries including T. Krishna Prasad; Annasaheb M. K. Patil; Y. B. Ramakrishna; and Sanjay Ganjoo.

A key highlight of the inaugural session was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI), and Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE), aimed at strengthening collaboration in the field of bioenergy and sustainable agricultural resources.

In his keynote address, Gadkari emphasized the crucial role of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in India’s journey toward energy independence and a sustainable economy. He highlighted the government’s vision of making India “Atmanirbhar” (self-reliant) in energy, transforming the country from an energy importer into an energy exporter.

The Minister noted that the biofuel sector has the potential to significantly reduce India’s fossil fuel import bill, while also generating millions of employment opportunities in rural areas. He underscored the importance of adopting advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and commercial viability of CBG production.

Expressing optimism about the sector’s future, Gadkari said that accelerated adoption of compressed biogas would help India achieve a cleaner, greener, and more self-reliant energy ecosystem, while simultaneously empowering rural communities. He described CBG not merely as an alternative fuel, but as a key pillar of sustainable development and rural prosperity.

He also Highlighted the immense potential of CBG in strengthening India’s clean energy transition, promoting circular economy practices, and empowering rural livelihoods. 

Our government is committed to accelerating innovation, investment, and policy support to build a sustainable and self-reliant bio-energy ecosystem for the nation, he said.

PIB Pune | Harshal Akude/ Priti Malandkar

 

 

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