(a) whether in view of slump in the coconut oil market, certain entrepreneurs have
used coconut oil as lubricant in automobiles, which has proved to be economic and
efficient;
(b) if so, whether any research in this regard has been conducted;
(c) if not, whether the Government propose to take any immediate action; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a) & (b): Newspapers from Kerala reported the use of coconut oil as an engine oil
in auto-rickshaws in Kerala. It is also reported that use of coconut oil deposits carbon in
the engine/spark plug due to incomplete combustion in 2 stroke engine. However, no
research data is available about the economics and efficiency of coconut oil as lubricant
for auto industry.
(c) & (d): At present, there is no such proposal under consideration of the
Government.