The Union Cabinet approved the 'Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana' (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal Awashesh Nivaran).

• The aim of the scheme is to provide financial support to Integrated Bioethanol Projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock.
• The Yojana will be supported with total financial outlay of Rs.1969.50crore for 5years.