Madhya Pradesh Forms Committee for Biofuel Project Implementation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhya Pradesh government constitutes a high-powered committee for biofuel projects. |
| Committee Head | Chief Secretary |
| Key Members | Secretaries of Forest, Farmer Welfare, Urban Development, Animal Husbandry, Food, Civil Supplies, Technical Education, Skill Development. |
| Member Secretary | Secretary of Department of New and Renewable Energy |
| Scope of Work | - Relaxation in land standards |
| - Collection of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for biofuel producers | |
| - Availability of agricultural waste and cow dung for biofuel production | |
| - Promotion of bio-CNG by city gas distribution companies | |
| - Encouraging use of Fermented Organic Manure among farmers | |
| - Skills training in the biofuel sector | |
| Biofuels Definition | Hydrocarbon fuel produced from organic matter in a short period. |
| Types of Biofuels | - Solid: Wood, dry plant material, manure |
| - Liquid: Bioethanol, biodiesel | |
| - Gaseous: Biogas | |
| Applications | Used to fuel vehicles, heat homes, and generate electricity. |
| Renewable Nature | Considered renewable as they are made from plants that can be regrown. |
| Transition Drivers | Rising oil prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and farmers' interest in fuel from crops. |