India aims to inject 5% compressed biogas into city networks by 2027-28, using farm and dairy waste, despite supply and funding challenges.

India is accelerating its compressed biogas (CBG) sector with a goal to inject 5% CBG into city gas networks by 2027-28, leveraging dairy waste and agricultural residues through initiatives like SATAT. Despite 17 operational CBG plants and 800 under construction, challenges persist, including fragmented feedstock supply, weak waste segregation, and limited financing, with only 40,000 tons of biomethane produced against a 17 million tonne target. The National Green Aviation Mission and potential for bio-digestate, CO2, and carbon credits offer untapped revenue. Public-private partnerships, cooperative models, and policy reforms—including improved subsidies, traceable supply chains, and unified regulations—are critical to scaling the sector. NDDB and FPOs are central to aggregating waste and linking farmers to markets, while efforts to establish a national data platform, harmonized certifications, and green-skills training support long-term growth.