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Abstract: Biogas is one of the promising renewable technologies which can have ability to convert animal, agriculture, municipal and industrial waste into a non-polluting form of energy. Biogas is a mixture of gases (mainly methane, CO2, traces of H2S, moisture, etc.) produced through the anaerobic digestion of biodegradable organic matter. The digested slurry produces in biogas plants as a byproduct is a better source of of nutrient enriched organic matter for use in agriculture. In India, the biogas development programme was started in 1981 and was one of the approaches to reduce the energy crisis in rural areas. At the national level the estimated potential of biogas power generation up to 2020 by off-grid project was only 7.34 MWe (Megawatt electrical). The highest potential of biogas generation is done by Tamil Nadu i.e., 1.97 MWe followed by Karnataka i.e., 1.57 MWe. Under the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) total 50,56139 number of biogas plants were installed from 1981-82 to 2020-21 out of which Maharashtra state has the highest no. of biogas plants i.e., 9,24111 followed by Andhra Pradesh (5,58962), Karnataka (5,10916), Uttar Pradesh (4,40930) and Gujrat (4,35272). Recently, the government has emphasized several initiatives, including GOBAR-DHAN, New National Biogas and Organic Manure, Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation, and the waste-to-energy program. These initiatives aim to enhance the utilization of waste, promote cleanliness in villages and towns, and support the Swachh Bharat Mission and Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign.