August 10 is observed as World Biofuel Day in honour of Sir Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine.
- The theme for World Biofuel Day 2021 is based on “the promotion of biofuels for a better environment. “
- This year, under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil and Gas companies celebrated World Biofuel Day 2021 with the theme ‘Biofuels for Sustainability and Rural Income”.
- The special exhibition showcased biofuels and bio-energy related developments and technical achievements made in the field of biofuels in India.
- It was just one day before, on August 9 in 1893 that Sir Diesel, first successfully operated the mechanical engine with peanut oil.
