Bio-Energy
Biodiesel: The Biodiesel procurement by OMCs increased from 1.1 crore litres during 2015-16 to 10.56 crore litres during 2019-20.
Ethanol: Increased ethanol procurement by PSU OMCs from 38 crore litres during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2013-14 to 188.6 crore litres during 2018-19 thereby achieving average blend percentage of 5.00% in ESY 2018-19.
Schemes & Programs
Major Initiative by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology
- The department successfully developed 2G Ethanol and transferred the technology to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
- Developed Indigenous Cellulolytic Enzyme for the production of biofuels.
- Demonstrated micro algae-based sewage treatment technology.
- Through multilateral initiatives like Mission Innovation and Bio ....
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