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. 

Harnessing the full potential of biofuels to generate alternative energy in various forms, including ethanol, 2G ethanol, Compressed Biogas and biodiesel will help achieve PM Modi’s vision of reducing import dependence of biofuel and ensuring sustainable energy future in the country, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said at the event.

Harnessing the full potential of biofuels to generate alternative energy in various forms including ethanol, 2G ethanol, CBG & #Biodiesel will help achieve Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi’s vision of reducing our import dependence & ensuring sustainable energy future in India.#UCO pic.twitter.com/guF89P8dSj

— Dharmendra Pradhan (मोदी का परिवार) (@dpradhanbjp) August 10, 2019

The theme of this year’s Biofuel Day is Production of Bio-diesel from Used Cooking Oil. The event was aimed at reducing dependency on biofuel and adopting alternative sources of energy and effective management of used cooking oil. 

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— Dr Harsh Vardhan (Modi Ka Pariwar) (@drharshvardhan) August 10, 2019

According to sources, Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, in association with the Health Ministry, has started an initiative — Repurpose of Used Cooking Oil in which the used oil will be collected from hotels and restaurants and sent to the biodiesel plants for blending.

Biofuels are a viable fuel source of the future.

This #WorldBiofuelDay let us pledge to promote and adopt #Biofuels to create wealth from waste and usher in a clean, green and prosperous #NewIndia.#RUCO #BioDiesel pic.twitter.com/4vKqRfkRSJ

— Dharmendra Pradhan (मोदी का परिवार) (@dpradhanbjp) August 10, 2019

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harshvardhan also graced the occasion.