1. Understanding the Biomass Business

• Detailed insights into what biomass briquettes and pellets are.

• Current and emerging demand in industrial and retail sectors.

• Connection of the biomass industry with agriculture waste and how to convert agricultural residues into energy (Waste-to-Energy concepts).

2. Standard Investment Costs & Financial Planning

• A sample standard investment cost structure.

• Helps in planning subsidy benefits efficiently.

3. Government Policies & Subsidies

• Detailed explanation of Central Government schemes including:

  • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

  • PMEGP (for small-scale units)

• Provisions under Gujarat’s:

  • MSME Policy

  • Industrial Policy

• Eligibility, benefits, and timelines for both Central and State Subsidies.

4. Notifications & Government Circulars

• Included for better understanding of policies from:

  • Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  • Ministry of Agriculture

• List of Power Plants in Gujarat using biomass.

• Latest biomass pricing guidelines under Ministry of Power.

5. Taluka Categorization for Subsidies

• Details on Gujarat’s Taluka-wise classification, which affects subsidy eligibility and calculation.