New Delhi, June 23 -- The Parliamentary panel on Energy on Tuesday discussed the National Bioenergy Programme with officials apprising members of the progress made and the path ahead.

Committee Chairman and Shiv Sena MP Appa Chandu Barne later said that the panel members also sought information regarding the burning of agricultural residue.

"Meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy was called on the subject of Bio-Energy. Information was also sought on steps being taken by the concerned ministry regarding the burning of agricultural residue in UP, Punjab and Haryana, which causes air pollution," he said.

Sources said the committee was informed that India is among the top three countries globally in terms of untapped bi...