Himanta Biswa Sarma bats for increased use of green fuel
The Hindu
Assam’s Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, which was approved by the State Cabinet on August 4, seeks to incentivise production of ethanol from all permitted feedstock
The Assam government has been encouraging maximum use of green fuel to reduce environmental damage, Chief Minister said.
He was speaking during the signing of an MoU between Punjab National Bank and the Assam Bio Refinery — under which it will provide loans to farmers and purchase bamboo to produce bio-ethanol, an official release said.
Terming the agreement as a “good beginning”, he said on Saturday that it will encourage and empower the farmers to cultivate bamboo and help in producing green energy.
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