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.

Need

  • The amendments have been brought about due to-
  • advancements in the field of Biofuels,
  • Various decisions taken in the National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meetings to increase biofuel production and recommendation of the standing committee.

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 feedstock have been allowed ....
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