Sustainability issues for promotion of Jatropha biodiesel in Indian scenario: A review

Sunil Kumar, Alok Chaube and Shashi Kumar Jain

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2012, vol. 16, issue 2, pages 1089-1098

Abstract: Jatropha, a non-edible oil seed yielding plant has been identified by the Government of India to produce biodiesel under National Biodiesel Mission. Failure of National Biodiesel Mission Phase-I requires critical analysis of all the possible facts related to its long-term sustainability. Present work identifies important sustainability issues related to promotion of Jatropha biodiesel in India. These sustainability issues have been regrouped in four major categories: technological, environmental, economic and social. This paper attempts to explore various sustainability issues taking into account the recent Indian experiences with possible government support/initiatives for successful adoption of Jatropha biodiesel in Indian scenario.

Keywords: Biodiesel; Jatropha; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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