TNPSC Thervupettagam

E-100 Ethanol Project

June 10 , 2021 1151 days 1187 0
  • PM Modi launched the E-100 Project.
  • It was launched with the aim of setting up a network for production and distribution of ethanol in India.
  • Prime Minister also launched ‘Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025’.
  • It was released in line with the theme of World Environment Day - “promotion of biofuels for a better environment”.

Note

  • PM Modi also launched a Pilot Project of E 100 ethanol dispensing stations at three locations in Pune.
  • The government has reset the target to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
  • Earlier this target was to be met by 2030.

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