Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?
- AMinistry of Agriculture
- BMinistry of Science and Technology
- CMinistry of New and Renewable Energy
- DMinistry of Rural DevelopmentCorrect
Explanation
The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for the National Mission on Biodiesel. This mission focuses on the cultivation of non-edible oilseeds, particularly Jatropha curcas, on wasteland and degraded lands. Since a significant portion of these wastelands falls under the jurisdiction of rural areas and the mission aims to generate rural employment and improve the rural economy, the Ministry of Rural Development was assigned the lead role in its implementation. While other ministries like the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are involved in the broader biofuels policy, the specific Biodiesel Mission is anchored with the Ministry of Rural Development.
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