In which year did the Govt. of India announce the ‘National Policy on Biofuels’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 2018
The Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Biofuels in May 2018. It encourages fuels made from biomass, such as ethanol from sugarcane juice and damaged grain, and biodiesel, to cut oil imports and pollution. The policy was amended in 2022, when the target of blending 20% ethanol in petrol was brought forward to 2025-26.