The government has set a target of 10% import reduction by 2022. The policy will help the government to reduce dependency on import of crude oil and savings in foreign exchange
A day after DNA Money reported how 18% levy under goods and services tax (GST) has killed 80% of bio-diesel industry in India, ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Wednesday had a consultative meeting in which stakeholders were invited for suggestions for drafting a roadmap for new bio-fuel policy in India.
The ministry officials said the policy will help the government in reducing dependency on import of crude oil, savings in foreign exchange, provide better remuneration for farmers and address growing environment concerns. The government has set a target of 10% import reduction by 2022. Talking at the event, Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of petroleum and gas said, "We will soon see today's challenges (of managing municipal and agricultural wastes) turning into opportunities"
DNA Money had on Wednesday reported that the government entities, including railways and oil companies, and retail consumers have almost halted procurement of bio-diesel following a sharp spike in price under the GST regime. The development comes at a time when several Indian cities are battling severe pollution and conventional crude oil prices are on an upswing.
Bio-diesel, a green fuel mixed with regular fuel to keep the environment clean, has been included in the 18% bracket under GST, which has made it expensive than normal diesel. From being Rs 4 cheaper than conventional diesel before GST came into effect, bio-diesel now costs around Rs 10-12 per litre more.
Bio-diesel manufacturers said this has wiped out over 80% of their sales. Despite writing and giving representations to the government over 50 times since July, nothing has moved, they said.Oil ministry plans bio-fuel policy to guard against GST effect
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- The government has set a target of 10% import reduction by 2022. The policy will help the government to reduce dependency on import of crude oil and savings in foreign exchange
- The policy will also provide better remuneration for farmers and address growing environment concerns, ministry officials said
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