TNPSC Thervupettagam

First State to implement biofuel policy

August 2 , 2018 2178 days 988 0
  • Rajasthan became first state in the country to implement National Policy on Biofuels unveiled by Union Government in May 2018.
  • Its implementation was approved by high-power Biofuel Authority.
  • It was also decided that Government will release Biofuel Rules, 2018.
  • Under this policy, State Government will lay emphasis on increasing production of oilseeds and establish Centre for Excellence in Udaipur to promote research in fields of alternative fuels and energy resources.
  • The policy categorises of biofuels into first generation (1G), second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) to enable extension of appropriate financial and fiscal incentives under each category.

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