Entity 1: The "Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana" was launched on March 7, 2019, to promote 2G ethanol capacity development and investment.

This scheme offers financial assistance for 2G Bio-ethanol projects. The first 2G Ethanol Project by Indian Oil in Panipat, Haryana, was dedicated in 2022, with other projects by BPCL, HPCL, and NRL nearing completion. Second-generation biofuels, derived from non-food bioresources like residues and waste, aim to increase biofuel production, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy efficiency. They are more sustainable than firstgeneration biofuels and don't compete with food production.