State to produce bio-energy from pine needles, bamboos

The state government is all set to collaborate with the Indian School of Business (ISB) to provide policy inputs and research support for the emerging bio-energy sector. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently said this while presiding over a meeting with the representatives of the ISB.

The CM said, “The government will start a pilot project for bio-energy production from pine needles and bamboos. HP is blessed with an enormous wealth of conifer forests and has a high potential for bamboo production. The project will boost the income of the local community as well.”