New bio-energy policy on the anvil

The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to introduce a new bio-energy policy to promote agro-based bio-energy enterprises which can provide additional income to farmers and create new employment opportunities in rural areas.

“With this policy, the burning of agricultural waste (parali) will also stop in the fields and this will check pollution,” a senior government official said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the Department of Additional Source of Energy to draft the new state bio-energy policy.

“The blueprint of the policy is ready and it will be approved soon,” the official said.