(a) the number of second generation bio-ethanol manufacturing projects supported by the Pradhan Mantri Ji-van Yojana (PMJY) since its inception till date; and
(b) the details of funds allocated and disbursed under this yojana, year-wise since its inception till date?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
(SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)
(a): Four Second Generation (2G)Bio-Ethanol commercial plants under construction are supported by the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana. These are being setup at Panipat (Haryana) by IOCL, Batinda (Punjab) by HPCL, Bargarh (Odisha) by BPCL, and Numaligarh (Assam) by NRL. One demonstration project for 2G Ethanol at Panipat by IOCL is also supported.
(b):Financial assistance of Rs. 150 crore each to these four bio-ethanol projects and Rs. 15 crore to one demonstration project have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana.
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