Belgium firm to launch biodiesel project in Ayodhya soon

Belgium firm to launch biodiesel project in Ayodhya soon: Ayodhya has been chosen for a two-year experimental project to produce biofuel from waste. Belgium-based company Vito is expected to launch the project in Ayodhya soon. According to officials, the company, which focuses on clean technology and sustainable development, has already begun working on the project.

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Biodiesel project in Ayodhya: Key Points to Note:

• Belgium-based company Vito is set to launch a two-year pilot project aimed at producing biodiesel from waste in Ayodhya, India.
• Initially, one tonne of plastic waste will be used to make biodiesel.
• Vito officials have held meetings with Ayodhya administration officials and organised a workshop for the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation officials.
• The company will use the corporation’s material recovery facility for waste segregation before setting up its own facility.
• Ayodhya was chosen for the pilot project because of the anticipated rise in garbage generated by the increase in devotee footfall following the opening of the Ram temple in January 2022.
• The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has estimated a turnout of several lakhs of devotees every month, which will generate more waste and create a major garbage disposal issue for the corporation.