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This is with reference to "Bio-diesel success depends on supportive policy" (Business Line, June 12): The success of bio-diesel depends on a supportive policy by the Centre and the States. India can become a major bio-diesel producing country if it devices a policy to promote it.

In spite of the Planning Commission's clearance to bio-diesel, we are not able to turn wasteland into plantations of jatropha and pongamia. Many State governments do not have bio-diesel boards to promote this kind of activity. The Finance Minister should consider the President's statement on bio-diesel mission. This mission needs the support of the States, nationalised banks, oil companies and farmers. Awareness on bio-diesel is not adequate, despite many seminars and conferences on jatropha. We are just talking about this and nothing is happening on the ground.

Jacquelene Netto

Chennai

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