Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM-JI-VAN) Yojana, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to create an ecosystem for setting up commercial projects and boost Research and Development in the second-generation (2G) ethanol sector.
2.Municipal solid waste and fossil fuel waste are primarily targeted for ethanol production under the PM-JI-VAN Yojana.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The PM-JI-VAN Yojana provides financial support to set up Second Generation (2G) ethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. It aims to enhance commercial viability and promote R&D for developing and adopting technologies in the 2G ethanol sector. India’s first 2G ethanol plant was established by Indian Oil Corporation at Panipat.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary focus of the PM-JI-VAN Yojana is on using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks, such as agricultural residues, forestry waste, and non-food biofuel feedstocks, for ethanol production. The scheme provides financial support through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to make 2G ethanol projects economically viable.
Source: AIR
