Karnataka short of raw materials for bio-diesel target

Karnataka short of raw materials for bio-diesel target

BENGALURU: While Karnataka is producing ethanol regularly and attaining the set targets, it lags far behind in the production of bio-diesel. Due to this low productivity, the government is unable to control vehicular pollution, especially the release of sulphur in the atmosphere. Bio-diesel blending is not happening due to the unavailability of raw materials. As per central government norms and directions, by 2030, states should produce 5% of blended diesel. But in Karnataka, it is not even…
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Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/Aug/20/karnataka-short-of-raw-materials-for-bio-diesel-target