Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Need to create jobs in rural areas to reduce migration of youth, farmers : Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for rural employment to stop migration to cities. He highlighted the plight of farmers and w...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital complianc...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India should aim for 100% ethanol blending, says Nitin GadkariIndia aims for 100 percent ethanol blending soon. This move is crucial for energy self-reliance amid global oil market uncertainties. The c...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save around Rs 34,200 cr yearly: ReportIndia can significantly cut LPG imports by blending 20 per cent dimethyl ether, derived from coal gasification. This move could save 6.3 mi...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
AN-32 fleet of IAF allowed to use bio-jet fuelThe approval for use of bio-fuel to fly the Russian made fleet was given by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILA...
24 May, 2019, 09.05 PM IST
Use of bio-fuel in military aircraft cleared; IAF to start with transport aircraftAn IAF official said the approval will enable the force to fulfil its commitment to fly the maiden IAF An-32 aircraft on January 26 with a ...
24 Jan, 2019, 08.19 PM IST
Rail and road transport plan big push for bio-dieselRailways has decided to power a fleet of 4,000 locomotives with alternative fuels such as bio-diesel as an attempt to move towards a cleane...
06 Nov, 2014, 07.04 AM IST
- Biotech firms go after smart enzymes to fuel energy sector
BIOTECH companies producing industrial enzymes are gradually moving to cellulosic enzymes that help in bio-fuel generation.
23 Dec, 2011, 05.57 PM IST
- Plea to PM not to yield to petrol lobby & encourage bio-diesel
BJP President Nitin Gadkari today said he will appeal to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not to yield to the petroleum lobby and encourage pr...
21 Feb, 2011, 04.10 PM IST
- Railways to set up four biodiesel plants
Each plant, estimated to cost around Rs 30 crore, will produce 30 tons bio-diesel per day, which means more than 9,000 tons a year, the off...
06 Feb, 2011, 10.55 AM IST
- India should tap bio-fuel sources in Africa
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation calls for reduced dependency on natural fuel.
12 Aug, 2007, 03.32 PM IST
- Tata Chem to foray into bio-fuels, agri-produce distribution
Tata Chemicals, which has lined up a one billion dollar investment over the next 2-3 years, will foray into bio-diesel, fresh fruits and ve...
24 Jun, 2007, 01.00 PM IST
- Tata Chemicals to invest Rs 70 cr in two new biz
Tata Chemicals on Wednesday said it would invest around Rs 70 crore this year in its two newly-started business domains - fresh produce dis...
30 May, 2007, 08.40 PM IST