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Will Indian farmers respond to the call for increased biofuel production? Evidence from Northeastern India ,Policy Brief No. 76 -14

Policy Briefs » Will Indian farmers respond to the call for increased biofuel production? Evidence from Northeastern India

By : Kishor Goswami

In India, biofuel has gained in popularity in recent years because of its potential as a clean energy source and a means to stimulate rural development. Yet, growth in Jatropha, a key bio-fuel crop, is not increasing as expected. In order to better understand whether biofuel can be an alternate energy source, a SANDEE study assessed the factors that influence the adoption and continued production of Jatropha plantations in North East India.


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