Centre for Waste Management, Centre of Excellence for Energy Research jointly with Centre for Aquaculture Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology organized "An Awareness Programme on "Popularization of Biodiesel for Fueling Fishing Boats" commemorating World Biofuel Day on 10th August 2022 at Tsunami Quarters KarikkattukuppamMuttukadu. Dr. M.V. Rajeswari, Assistant Professor (Research), Centre for Aquaculture co-ordinated the program. 25 fishermen returning after fishing enthusiastically participated the programme. Dr. Dawn S.S ,Professor (Research) Centre for Waste Management, explained about the various initiatives of the centre. The importance of biofuel and its role in Climate resilience was explained. Fishing boat fuel (Diesel) requirements per boat, frequency of fishing in a year and related information were gathered by the research team for further studies. The scheme of producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil and its benefits from environment, economy and efficiency points of view were explained. The participants were encouraged to fuel the boats with biodiesel in blends with diesel gradually from 1% - 10%. They showed keen interest and involvement in blending biodiesel with diesel and using the blends in their boats. The program ended with handing over of biodiesel to the fishermen as an encouragement to fuel their boats. The fuelling of the boats with biodiesel blends was announced and the participants eagerly welcomed the event planned to be convened on 17th August 2022.
