Will the Minister of NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES be pleased to state:-
:

(a) Whether the Government has announced the bio-diesel policy;

(b) If so, the details thereof; and

(c) The steps being taken to implement the new policy?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)

(a), (b) & (c): The Government has not announced any bio-diesel policy. However, a policy for “bio-fuels” is under contemplation of the Government.