This article deals with a study on the prospect and perspective of bio-energy in India. The present bio-energy status in India has been compared with that elsewhere. A brief description of the research work carried out so far in this area in RRL Bhubaneswar is presented. It has been concluded that biomass has immense potential in the Indian context. All efforts should be made to make optimum use of it. An action-oriented national policy needs to be introduced for proper utilization of biomass resources available in the country.