Hence, World Bio-fuel Day is observed every year on 10th August to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels. This day also highlights the various efforts being continuously made by the government for the sector. World Bio-fuel Day is being observed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
What is the importance of biofuel day?
Biofuel Day is celebrated annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels, which are produced from animal waste, algae, and industrial and agricultural waste.
• It was on this date in 1893 that German inventor Sir Rudolf Diesel successfully ran his diesel engine on peanut oil.
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In India, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) and
the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) started
celebrating the day 2015 onwards.
Significance
- World Biofuel Day is a platform for the Indian government to raise awareness about non-fossil fuels.
- The day also celebrates the government’s activities in developing and strengthening the biofuel sector in the country.
More on Biofuels
- Biofuels, unlike fossil fuels, are produced in a short amount of time and are liquid or gaseous.
- They are environment friendly, sustainable, renewable and biodegradable.
- They are produced using biomass resources that are renewable.
- Bioethanol, biodiesel, and biogas are the three types of biofuels used in India.
Celebration, 2022
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On August 10, i.e. today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would dedicate
the 2nd generation (2G) Ethanol Plant in Panipat, Haryana.
