New Delhi: Delhi Technological University (DTU), formerly known as the Delhi College of Engineering, will organize an International Conference on 'New Frontiers in Biofuels' on January 18-19, 2010. It will be organized at India Habitat Centre in the Capital. Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit will inaugurate the International conference on January 18, 2010 at 10. 00 am.
As per sources, Mr. Rakesh Mehta, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Delhi, shall be the guest of honour and Prof. P. B. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU, shall preside over the conference. The conference aims to provide a platform to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experience among scientists involved in various segments of biofuel research. Also, individuals and organizations from various parts of the world are participating in the conference, which endeavors to create awareness on economically viable, state-of-the-art biofuel technologies developed in the recent times.
The conference is being organized in association with Delhi Knowledge Development Foundation (DKDF), National Research Development Corporation, New Delhi and Progression Inc, USA and supported by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Indian Oil, AICTE and Petroleum Conservation Research Association.
Numerous research and development are going on around the world in an attempt to reduce the usage of fossil fuels and developed alternate sources of energy. Biofuel as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels not only offers energy and security, but also results in better environmental conditions.
