PM Narendra Modi dedicates 2G ethanol plant in Panipat today
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi dedicates 2G ethanol plant in Panipat today

Live Mint  

On the occasion of World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the 2nd generation, Ethanol Plant, in Panipat, Haryana. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the ethanol plant has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., at an estimated cost of over ₹900 crore. Based on state-of-the-art indigenous technology, the project will turn a new chapter in India's waste-to-wealth endeavours by utilising about 2 lakh tonnes of rice straw annually to generate around 3 crore litres of Ethanol annually. The Project will provide direct employment to people involved in the plant operation and indirect employment will be generated in the supply chain for rice straw cutting, handling, storage, etc," according to the PMO.

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