PM says blue economy plan being implemented
Work is on for getting ethanol from rice and sugarcane as part of the diversified energy sources, with a 20% goal set for ethanol blending in petrol in 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on 5 Jan 2020.
The Government is committed to provide every citizen affordable, pollution-free fuel and electricity, he said at the dedication of Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation through a video conference.
“The event marks an important milestone towards the creation of ‘One Nation One Gas Grid’,” he underlined.
He also highlighted that a comprehensive plan for the development of the blue economy in the coastal states like Karnataka, Kerala and other South Indian states is under implementation.
The Blue Economy is going to be an important source of Aatamnirbhar India. Ports and coastal roads are being connected with a focus on multi-modal connectivity. “We are working with an aim to turn our coastal region into a role model of ease of living and ease of doing business,” said the Prime Minister.
The pipeline would become the base for the Gas Distribution System in many cities, supporting CNG-based transport system.
It would develop a new ecosystem of employment and self-employment after its commissioning which would help the fertilizer, petrochemical and power sector.
The Government, Modi said, is taking policy initiatives to increase the share of natural gas in India’s energy basket from 6% to 15%.
“Dedication of the Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline of GAIL is part of our journey to move towards One Nation One Gas Grid. Clean energy is important for a better future. This pipeline will help improve clean energy access” said the Prime Minister. #energy #OPEC #infrastructure #project #investment /fiinews.com
