Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
The correct answer is Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. - Rajasthan Bio-fuel Policy, 2016
- Rajasthan is one of the fastest developing states in the country and has the privileged to become the first state to develop a Bio-fuel Policy in the year 2006.
- The key to the future of Biodiesel is exploring inexpensive feedstocks that can be grown by farmers in marginal agriculture.
- It is also crucial that supplies of alternative, non-edible vegetable oils be ensured for sustainable production of biodiesel.
- In this regard, Jatropha is one of many plants that hold a great deal of promise.
- 12 districts of Rajasthan namely Baran, Banswara, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Kota, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Udaipur & Pratapgarh are found suitable for plantation of Jatropha.
- Rajasthan Wasteland Development Board
- Rajasthan Wasteland Development Board was constituted in 2009 to decide the policy & strategies for the development of wasteland through soil & water conservation, Agro-forestry, Pasture development & bio-fuel activities.
- It was constituted under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Rural Dev. & Panchayati Raj Minister. Hon'ble Agriculture, Revenue, Forest & Cooperative ministers and chief secretaries are among the members of the board.
- Bio-fuel
- Bio-fuel is a generic term that refers to fuel derived from biomass, such as plants and organic wastes.
- Recently animal fat, the waste stream of vegetative oil, used cooking oil and agriculture residues are also being used to derive bio-fuel
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