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Global Recognition for Indian-Led Startup’s Food Waste Solution

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Feb 16, 2024 The innovative Nosh app, leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms to assist households in reducing food waste. By keeping track of the contents of their fridges and cupboards, the app empowers users to make informed decisions, thus reducing waste and lowering their...


Biofuels Sector: India seeks collaboration with Germany

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Feb 16, 2024 India is seeking to accelerate collaborations with Germany in the biofuel sector, especially in processing feedstock beyond sugar-based sources, such as paddy straw and municipal solid waste. India also launched the Global Biofuel Alliance under its G20 Presidency, to facilitate...


Indian Biogas Association seeks Rs 30,000 crore for biomass supply to CBG plants.

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Indian Biogas Association has suggested that the government invest Rs 30,000 crore in machinery and equipment to supply biomass to compressed biogas plants, which would reduce LNG imports by 12 MMTA. As per the ASCI (Administrative Staff College of India) study on...


Joint biofuel project: Seychelles to work with India

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz  Feb 09, 2024 India and Seychelles will conduct a joint project for the introduction of biofuels in the island country in the coming year, according to Seychelles’ Minister of Energy, Climate Change and Agriculture Flavien P Joubert. Seychelles joined the India-led Global Biofuel...


10 CBG Plants: Indian State-Owned Companies Invest $72M

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz January 2024 Gail India and Trualt Bioenergy, two state-owned companies, have announced a joint venture to set up ten compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India with an investment of more than $72 million. The CBG plants will process over 600 million kg of...


Forest Biomass Studied by NISAR Scientists

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The NISAR program, developed by NASA and ISRO, uses a dual-frequency radar system to map the globe every 12 days. Scientists are assessing forest biomass in Shivamogga, Nilambur, and Hoshangabad to calibrate NISAR’s mapping. The study, led by KUFOS, integrates Lidar, optical, and...


Biofuel Enzyme Production Process Transferred for Commercial Use by CSIR-NIIST

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz CSIR transferred beta glucosidase enzyme production technology to Sarthak Metals Ltd., using filamentous fungus and solid-state fermentation .The enzyme boosts lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysis by 30%, enhancing biofuel efficiency and supporting 2G ethanol projects. It has additional applications in textiles, detergents, and organic synthesis....


Green Hydrogen Research: IIT-B and HSBC Join Hands

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Green hydrogen, produced using renewable electricity, offers a carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels in industries like steel, shipping, and trucking, with India well-positioned to lead globally. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission allocates INR 197 billion to achieve 5 million metric tonnes annually by...


Bengaluru to soon have a ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz 4 February, 2024 The ‘No Food Waste’ vehicle, sponsored by the Airports Authority of India in Bengaluru, represents one of the first steps towards addressing food wastage in the city. The stark reality of the food production process reveals that approximately 35% of...


Budget 2024: Rs 150 crore for biomass collection to boost CBG production

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz The Budget 2024 has allocated Rs 150 crore for the collection of biomass, which is a key feedstock for compressed biogas (CBG) production. The industry executives warmly welcome the financial assistance as it will help overcome one of the main challenges of CBG...