Modified PM-JI-VAN Yojana

Syllabus: GS3/ Environmental Pollution & Degradation

Context

• The government has approved the modified Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM-JI-VAN) Yojana. 

About

• The modified scheme extends the implementation timeline by five years, i.e., until 2028-29.
• It now includes advanced biofuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks–such as agricultural and forestry residues, industrial waste, synthesis (syn) gas, algae, etc.–within its scope. 
• To promote multiple technologies and multiple feedstocks, preference would now be given to project proposals with new technologies and innovations in the sector.
• Significance: The scheme aims to provide remunerative income to farmers for their agricultural residue and address environmental pollution.
  • The scheme also helps create local employment opportunities and contributes to India’s energy security and self-reliance.
  • It also supports the development of advanced biofuel technologies and promotes the Make in India Mission. 
  • It also helps in achieving India’s ambitious target for net-zero GHG emissions by 2070.

About Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN scheme:

• In 2019, Government had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana”.
• It aimed at providing financial support to integrated bio-ethanol projects for setting up Second Generation (2G) ethanol projects in the country using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. 

What are Biofuels?

• Biomass can be converted directly into liquid fuels, called biofuels.
• The two most common types of biofuels in use today are ethanol and biodiesel, both of which represent the first generation of biofuel technology.
• Ethanol: Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is a renewable fuel that can be made from various plant materials, collectively known as “biomass.” 
• Biodiesel: It is a liquid fuel produced from renewable sources, such as new and used vegetable oils and animal fats and is a cleaner-burning replacement for petroleum-based diesel fuel.
  • It is nontoxic and biodegradable and is produced by combining alcohol with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking grease.

Source: AIR