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The concept is well received by OREDA and is now also being planned for SPV-based
electrification projects implemented by OREDA in the state of Odisha.
There is a need for policy and regulatory interventions of the state government
to ensure integration of decentralized renewable energy generation/distribution with
mainstream electricity distribution and skills development programme to include
biomass energy for developing a cadre of local entrepreneurs for operation and management.
The fiscal incentives available under various schemes under different ministries
of the Government of India can help achieve large-scale implementation of such
models. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently launched a programme
to promote implementation of projects on renewable energy for rural livelihoods with
provision of up to 65% investment subsidy to cover the renewable energy system cost.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is operating a scheme namely
‘Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)’ for technology upgradation of
micro- and small enterprises. The scheme aims at facilitating technology upgradation
of micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) by providing 15% capital subsidy (limited
to maximum Rs. 15 lakhs) for purchase of plant and machinery.
The installation of the two-stage biomass gasifier has a huge potential and need
for scaling up and replication in other sectors and also abroad. This technology
with our existing business model of targeting rural livelihood clusters and household
electrification can be beneficial for many developing countries, such as Myanmar,
Nepal, Bangladesh, Kenya, Burkina Faso and other African countries. It can also be
used purely for rural electrification or captive livelihood clusters.
Annexure 1
Livelihood clusters in which scoping study was done
S. No. Cluster activity
NGO/agency involved
Location
1.
Nutrimix making
AKSUSS
Rayagada, Odisha
2.
Cashew processing
SPREAD
Koraput, Odisha
3.
Cashew processing
Vasundhara
Nayagarh, Odisha
4.
Red chilli processing
Vasundhara
Sambalpur, Odisha
5.
Nutrimix making
ORMAS
Puri, Odisha
6.
Bamboo products
making
ORMAS
Puri, Odisha
7.
Rural electrification
Forest Department and
CPRD
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
8.
Rural electrification
Forest Department and
DEEP
Keonjhar, Odisha
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The concept is well received by OREDA and is now also being planned for SPV-based
electrification projects implemented by OREDA in the state of Odisha.
There is a need for policy and regulatory interventions of the state government
to ensure integration of decentralized renewable energy generation/distribution with
mainstream electricity distribution and skills development programme to include
biomass energy for developing a cadre of local entrepreneurs for operation and management.
The fiscal incentives available under various schemes under different ministries
of the Government of India can help achieve large-scale implementation of such
models. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently launched a programme
to promote implementation of projects on renewable energy for rural livelihoods with
provision of up to 65% investment subsidy to cover the renewable energy system cost.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is operating a scheme namely
‘Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)’ for technology upgradation of
micro- and small enterprises. The scheme aims at facilitating technology upgradation
of micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) by providing 15% capital subsidy (limited
to maximum Rs. 15 lakhs) for purchase of plant and machinery.
The installation of the two-stage biomass gasifier has a huge potential and need
for scaling up and replication in other sectors and also abroad. This technology
with our existing business model of targeting rural livelihood clusters and household
electrification can be beneficial for many developing countries, such as Myanmar,
Nepal, Bangladesh, Kenya, Burkina Faso and other African countries. It can also be
used purely for rural electrification or captive livelihood clusters.
Annexure 1
Livelihood clusters in which scoping study was done
S. No. Cluster activity
NGO/agency involved
Location
1.
Nutrimix making
AKSUSS
Rayagada, Odisha
2.
Cashew processing
SPREAD
Koraput, Odisha
3.
Cashew processing
Vasundhara
Nayagarh, Odisha
4.
Red chilli processing
Vasundhara
Sambalpur, Odisha
5.
Nutrimix making
ORMAS
Puri, Odisha
6.
Bamboo products
making
ORMAS
Puri, Odisha
7.
Rural electrification
Forest Department and
CPRD
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
8.
Rural electrification
Forest Department and
DEEP
Keonjhar, Odisha