India has embarked upon an ambitious energy transition journey with a target of fifty percent cumulative electric power installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2070. To attain the ambitious Renewable Energy targets and to achieve self-reliance in the energy sector it is imperative that domestically available Renewable Energy alternatives are optimally utilized.

One such alternative is modern bioenergy. With a large surplus of biomass and other waste available in the country, energy recovery from these resources is a viable solution. Modern bioenergy is unique as it provides several social and environmental benefits apart from providing clean fuels.

For example, bioenergy applications can help mitigate air, water, and land pollution. It can also create local jobs, and business opportunities, and reduce energy import bills. It can help develop decentralized and independent communities. There are benefits to the private sector, as well, in the form of opportunities to decarbonize their industries. Other benefits include savings on fertilizer subsidies and a reduction in waste management costs. Therefore, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the National Bioenergy Programme for a period 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2026 with an outlay of Rs.858 crore under Phase-I.

To invest on sustainability is like investing on creating a bright and healthy future. So, it is critical to move all the businesses towards sustainable practices. From ideologies to investments to operations to products to marketing everything need to be sustainable in nature. It is high time that we rely more on renewable resources and work towards the betterment of society as well as nature. Unless and until we do not change our perspectives profoundly we will surely stay fixated with harmful and toxic lifestyle and habits. In order to overcome these challenges, government has immensely contributed to save Mother Earth by promoting reduce, recycle, and reuse through various schemes like ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, 'National Water Mission' and 'Waste to Wealth Mission’ and more.

When we talk about change and innovation, startups are marching forward with unique services and solutions in order to revolutionize our habits and preferences. They are helping us in efficiently and easily replacing toxic and harmful products with healthy ones. Furthermore, the startup eco-system has been quint essential with their bioenergy products and solutions where the whole society is revamping their lifestyle. Today, these products and solutions are trending whether it is inside the house or outside, from personal life to professional life, so, the need of the hour is renewable resources and by-products.