Lok Sabha
The New and Renewable Energy has been implementing a broad based programme covering research, development, demonstration and utilization of various renewable energy sources like bio-energy, solar energy, wind energy, small hydro and other emerging renewable sources of energy for more than two decades. The renewable sources of energy are ‘Green’ as they are either carbon neutral or carbon free. Technologies for utilisation of some of the Renewable energy sources have really matured and are in early phases of commercialization. The use of ethanol, a form of bio fuel, for blending with petrol on a limited scale has already been introduced in the country. However, technologies for utilisation of bio diesel, hydrogen, geo thermal energy and tidal energy are presently under different stages of research, development and demonstration in the country.
An amount of Rs.1500 crores as budgetary support has been proposed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for research and development on various renewable sources of energy during 11th Plan period. The increase of new and renewable sources of energy would reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, reduces emission of green house gases and ultimately provide energy security to the country.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Vilas Muttemwar in a written reply to question :in the Lok Sabha today.
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