The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Pradhan Mantri JI-Van Yojana.
This programme has focused on converting biomass to ethanol, by extending the project’s implementation timeline by five years.
The modified scheme extends timeline for implementation of scheme by Five (5) year i.e. till 2028-29.
It includes advanced biofuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks i.e. agricultural and forestry residues, industrial waste, synthesis (syn) gas, algae etc. in its scope.