IOC gets green nod for 2G ethanol plant in Panipat
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Environment has granted clearance to the Indian Oil CorporationNSE 0.67 % (IOC) to set up a 766-crore 2G ethanol plant in Haryana’s Panipat district.
Making the announcement through a tweet on Sunday, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “Happy to inform that Environment Clearance is given to IOC to set up new 2G ethanol plant in Panipat.”
He also said that the project would help in achieving the goal of doubling farmers’ income. “This project not only promotes use of environment friendly fuel but also aids in fulfilment of government’s goal of doubling farmers’ income,” he tweeted.
