Contents:  1. Message. 2. Foreword. 3. Acknowledgement. 4. List of authors. 5. Overview. 6. Biogas. 7. Solar photovoltaic. 8. Solar thermal low temperature. 9. Solar thermal high temperature. 10. Biomass power. 11. Wind energy. 12. Small hydro power. 13. Energy recovery from wastes. 14. Hydrogen energy and fuel cells. 15. Remote village electrification. 16. Specialised technical institutions. 17. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. 18. Information and public awareness. 10. Other programmes. Integrated rural energy programme. Biofuels. Geothermal energy. Village energy security programme. Tidal energy. Improved chulhas. Battery operated vehicles. Urja gram. Energy parks.