Mentor’s Comment:

The question has been asked in the context of recently notified National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 to ensure adequate and sustained availability of domestic feedstock for biofuels production. The introduction should explain this and its aims towards sustainable development.

Further, in the main body, talk about the key provisions of the policy, and bring out its positives. Such as geared towards social-economic goals such as agricultural subsidy and strategic goals such as security of energy supply, reduce dependency on import, reduction in GHG emission, contribution in Swachchh Bharat as the waste will be converted into fuels, job creation etc…

Next, mention about the challenges for the policy. Pricing, technology, encouraging farmers for not burning stubble, creation of supply chain infrastructure etc. Further, you can mention if there is any additional points on what more can be done.

Bring conclusion by mentioning the importance of Biofuels for India.