Bio-jet fuel: PM Modi lauds CSIR and IIP scientists for developing technology
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated scientists of CSIR and Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum for developing the technology to fly Indian Air Force transport aircraft with bio-fuel.
Stressing that the efforts will empower the ‘Make in India’ mission, the prime minister said, “I congratulate all the people involved in this significant mission, especially the scientists of CSIR and Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, who made it possible to develop the technology to fly an aircraft with bio-fuel.”
During his 62nd edition of “Man Ki Baat” he mentioned about history being created when an Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft took off from Leh's Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport.
“A mixture of 10% Indian Bio-jet fuel was used in this flight and this was the first time that this mix was used in both engines. Not just that, but the airport from which this plane took off from Leh is not only one of the highest altitude airports in India but also in the world,” he added.
He also said that the bio-jet fuel is prepared from non-edible tree borne oil. “It is procured from various tribal areas of India. These efforts will not only reduce carbon emissions but may also reduce India's dependence on crude oil imports,” the prime minister said.
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