(a) whether the Bureau of Indian Standards has set any standards for higher usage of bio-diesel in automobiles, locomotives, heavy engineering machines and generators;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in the matter to facilitate increased use of cost effective bio-diesel across the country?
THE MINISTER OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a) & (b) : Yes, Madam, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its relevant Section Committee has finalized the standard for higher usage of bio-diesel, which is currently under print.
(c) : In pursuance of the decision of the Cabinet taken on 16th January, 2015, the Government has issued notification on 10th August, 2015 to allow the sale of Bio-Diesel (B100) to bulk consumers like Railways, State Transport Corporations and other bulk consumers. Also, retailing of bio-diesel blended diesel by Oil Marketing Companies has started on World Biofuel Day, i.e., 10th August, 2015.
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