Rajasthan first State to implement biofuel policy

Rajasthan first State to implement biofuel policy

News:

1.  Rajasthan has become the first State in the country to implement the national policy on biofuels.

Important facts:

2. The policy was unveiled the government recently.

3. Rajasthan will lay emphasis on increasing production of oilseeds and establish a Centre for Excellence in Udaipur to promote research in the fields of alternative fuels and energy resources.

4. For further boost up the State Rural Livelihood Development Council would also encourage women’s self help groups to explore the scope of additional income through the supply of biodiesel.

5. The State government would also promote marketing of biofuels and generate awareness about the same.

6. The Policy on biofuels will be beneficial in the following way:

• The Policy on biofuels seeks to help farmers dispose of their surplus stock in an economic manner.
• Reduce the country’s oil imports.
• It has expanded the scope of raw material for ethanol production.