EconomyMonday, 11 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/11-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
Maharashtra approves 2026 CBG policy with ₹500 crore support and 24 plants in operation
On 5 May 2026, Maharashtra approved its State Compressed Biogas Policy 2026 with ₹500 crore support and a three-tier implementation system.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5 May 2026, the Government of Maharashtra approved the State Compressed Biogas Policy 2026, with a ₹500 crore allocation for 2026-27 and a three-tier execution system for CBG projects.
Key specifics
- Maharashtra ranks 3rd in India with 24 commissioned CBG plants.
- Uttar Pradesh has 40 plants and Gujarat has 25 plants, ahead of Maharashtra.
- The policy earmarks ₹500 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Viability Gap Funding is offered up to ₹75 lakh per ton, with a ceiling of ₹15 crore per project.
- District Compressed Biogas Coordination Committees are headed by district collectors.
Exam lens
Question type: economy and renewable energy policy; remember 24 plants, ₹500 crore, ₹75 lakh per ton, and the role of district collectors. TNPSC may ask which state ranked third in CBG plants and what incentives were announced.