National Policy on Biofuels was first implemented by:

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answered Mar 2, 2022 by PrashantPandey (238k points)
selected Mar 2, 2022 by ShreeHarpale

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rajasthan

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Rajasthan was the first state in the country to implement National Policy on Biofuels-2018.
- Its implementation was also approved by high-power Biofuel Authority.

Rajasthan state government will focus on increasing production of oilseeds.
Centre for Excellence in Udaipur will be established to promote research in fields of alternative fuels and energy resources.

National Policy on Biofuels-2018 categorises of biofuels into 3 subtypes:
- First-generation (1G): Basic biofuels
  - This includes conventional biofuel.
  - They are made from things like sugar, starch, or vegetable oil.
- Second generation (2G): Advanced Biofuels– Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).
  - Second generation (2G) biofuels are produced from sustainable feedstock.
  - They will be produced from crops which are not useful for human consumption.
- Third generation (3G): Bio-CNG etc.
  - 3rd generation biofuels will be obtained from algae.