Question : Agreement Signed by Oil Companies with Farmers

(a) whether the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have signed any agreement with farmers to cultivate plants for production of Bio-fuel;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the same; and
(c) the quantum of Bio-fuel produced and received by the OMCs under this agreement along with the prices on which Bio-fuel is likely to be purchased, OMC-wise?
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Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (c): No Madam. Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have not signed any agreement with farmer(s) for production of Bio-fuel.

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