World Biofuel Day is being observed today to create awareness about importance of non-fossil fuels

Today is World Biofuel Day. It is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. Biofuels are environment-friendly fuels and their utilization would address global concerns about containment of carbon emissions. Biofuels have the benefits of reduction of import dependence, a cleaner environment, additional income to farmers, and employment generation.   Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that ...