Financial Assistance to CBG Producers for Biomass Aggregation Machinery (BAM)

What it is

Support biomass aggregation and marketing, reduce open burning of surplus biomass, create farmer income opportunities and strengthen biomass-based CBG plants.

What you get

• Up to 50% of approved BAM procurement cost or INR 90 lakh per set, whichever is lower; pro-rata project cap INR 9 croreUp to ₹9,00,00,000

Who it is for

• the CBG project must use at least 50% agricultural-residue biomass as feedstock according to the DPR
• installed or proposed CBG capacity must be at least 2 TPD
• the CBG project must be registered on the GOBARdhan portal
• an under-construction project must have at least 50% physical progress as per the DPR
• the applicant must apply before procuring the biomass aggregation machinery
• the same machinery must not receive another Central or State subsidy/assistance

How to apply

1. 1
   Verify the CBG project and GOBARdhan registration

   Confirm the project DPR, at least 2 TPD capacity, 50% agricultural-residue feedstock, applicable physical progress and GOBARdhan registration.

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2. 2
   Prepare the BAM and financial documents

   Prepare the DPR, eligible machinery requirement, quotations, lender/self-finance evidence, non-duplication undertaking, approvals, photographs and bank details.

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3. 3
   Apply before procurement

   Submit through the EIL BAM portal during the current quarterly window and retain the versioned application record. Do not buy the machinery before approval.

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4. 4
   Complete procurement and verification

   After approval, procure from an authorised OEM/dealer, upload invoices and equipment identifiers, support physical verification and apply for release of assistance.

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