Use of Agriculture Waste as Biofuel

The Government has initiated Research and Development work through various scientific organizations and institutions for development of technologies for production of biofuel from agricultural wastes and residues.

The National Policy on Biofuels has been notified by the Government of India in December, 2009 for accelerated development and production of biofuels and for substituting for petrol and diesel for transport and other applications. Since technology for production of biofuel from agricultural wastes is in development stage, precise estimates have not been made regarding creation of employment in this sector.

This information was given by the Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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