Paddy straw can be converted into biogas & bioethanol worth Rs 1,600 crore

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The 7.3 million tonnes of paddy straw, which is currently being burnt by farmers, can be converted into compressed biogas and bioethanol which could save Rs 1,600 crore forex on energy imports and cut pollution as well, according to a statement issued by the Indian Biogas Association (IBA) on Sunday. […]