Cabinet Approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels 2018
On 18th May, 2022, government approved amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.
- The proposed amendments are in line with vision of India becoming energy independent by 2047.
Key Amendments
- Revised Target: The main amendment is for advancing the target of blending 20% ethanol in petrol (E20) (20% ethanol, 80% petrol), by 5 years to 2025-26 from 2030. Additional Feedstock: More feedstocks have been allowed for the production of biofuels which can be doped with auto fuels.
- Indigenous Production: It also provides for promoting the production of biofuels in the country, under Make in India program, by units located in SEZ/ ....
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