Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana for another five years. The scheme supports bio-ethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted upcoming plans for ethanol blending in aviation fuel. The scheme's financial outlay stands at Rs. 1969.50 crore until 2023-24.
