Telangana and Karnataka to Work Together on Bio-Energy Development
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka says Telangana is ready to cooperate with Karnataka and create a favourable environment to attract more investments in the bio-energy sector.
HYDERABAD, August 15, 2026: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the state government is prepared to work with Karnataka to promote the bio-energy and biofuel sectors and attract greater investment in the coming years.
The discussions took place when Sudheendra, Chairman of the Karnataka State Bio-Energy Development Board, met Bhatti Vikramarka at Shamshabad airport.
WHAT HAPPENED
The two leaders discussed opportunities for developing the biofuel sector in Telangana and Karnataka.
Sudheendra briefed Bhatti Vikramarka on the progress of biofuel-related programmes being implemented in Karnataka.
COMPRESSED BIOGAS AND BIOFUELS
During the meeting, Sudheendra explained Karnataka's action plans for the development of:
Compressed Biogas (CBG)
Biofuels
Other bio-energy initiatives
He also discussed Karnataka's proposed new bio-energy policy and the measures being considered to expand the sector.
TELANGANA'S INVESTMENT FOCUS
Bhatti Vikramarka responded positively to the proposals and said Telangana was ready to create a favourable environment for attracting additional investments in bio-energy.
He said cooperation between the two states could help accelerate development in the energy sector.
TWO-STATE COOPERATION
The Deputy Chief Minister expressed the hope that cooperation between Telangana and Karnataka would provide a foundation for strengthening the energy sectors of both states.
The collaboration could facilitate the exchange of ideas, policy approaches and investment opportunities in bio-energy.
KEY POINTS
Telangana and Karnataka plan to cooperate in the bio-energy sector.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka expressed support for greater collaboration.
Karnataka's biofuel programmes were discussed.
Compressed biogas and biofuels were key areas of discussion.
Karnataka's proposed new bio-energy policy was also presented.
Telangana wants to create a favourable environment to attract more investment.
The two states see cooperation as a potential foundation for energy-sector development.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The two states are expected to explore further opportunities for cooperation in biofuels, compressed biogas and investment, with Telangana focusing on creating an environment conducive to new projects.