Feasibility study on jatropha plantation and bio-diesel production for NWCF
This study will cover the following the aspects. (1) Climatic requirements for growing Jatropha. (2) Considerations for site selection and jatropha cultivation. (3) Analysis of existing government policies. (4) Review of suitable models for undertaking plantation and production of biodiesel. (5) Selection of plausible technology for oil extraction and trans-esterification. (6) Infrastructure requirements. (7) Capital costs of plantations.