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TECHNOLOGY VISION 2035

implementation of modifications in existing
vehicles. RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
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(c) Enhanced enforcement and control through Leading automotive
more advanced inspection, testing and manufacturers, Ministry of
checking of systems and equipment, including Commerce and Industries,
improved information technology. National Research Institutes,
Ministry of Road Transport and
(d) Cost effective solutions for running vehicles to Highways, Ministry of Finance,
achieve overall improvement in current road Government or Semi-government
transportation. Research Laboratories, Ministry
of Urban Development, National
(e) Strict license policy for aged heavy duty Highway Authority of India, Bureau
of Indian Standards (BIS), Traffic
vehicles.
Departments, Ministry of Science
and Technology.

MISSION PLAN III
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DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL
TECHNOLOGIES
(a) Exploration of alternative source of energy
such as gaseous fuels, 1 generation biofuels
st
(alcohols, straight vegetable oils etc.), 2 nd
generation biofuels (biodiesel from non-edible
oils) and 3 generation (algae based) biofuels,
rd
biomass-to-liquid (BTL) fuels, bio-refineries,
etc.

(b) Appropriate changes in vehicle components and
system design for adopting these alternative
energy sources.

(c) Research on performance and sustainability
analysis of available alternative energy sources.

(d) National policy to support research and
innovation, particularly to improve production
processes and to lower costs.

(e) Encourage use of biofuels in public and private
fleets. RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
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(f) Regular public awareness programs to highlight Leading automotive manufacturers,
the advantages of biofuels. Reputed Academic Institutes
involved in fuel research, Oil
(g) Modifications in the distribution policy of fossil Companies, Ministry of Commerce
fuels to include alternative fuels. and Industry, National Research
Institutes, Ministry of Road
(h) Cultivators and farmers should be encouraged Transport and Highways, Ministry
to undertake plantations to provide the of Urban Development, Ministry
feedstock for bio-diesel and bio-ethanol of rural Development, National
production. Highway Authority of India, NITI
Aayog, State Governments, Ministry
(i) Discount on parking charges and toll tax for of Science and Technology, Ministry
alternative fuelled vehicles. of New and Renewable Energy,
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
(j) Advanced number plates with green logo for Gas.
alternative fuelled vehicles.

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