Cabinet extends biomass scheme 'Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana' for next 5 yrs; Ethanol blending for ATF to be taken up in near future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana for another five years. The scheme supports bio-ethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted upcoming plans for ethanol blending in aviation fuel. The scheme's financial outlay stands at Rs. 1969.50 crore until 2023-24.
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