commercially exploited. The only thing that needs to be done is that conversion kits need to be installed across the country on a war footing
Step II We need to start commercially exploiting other bio-fuels such palm oil and oil from the Jathropa plant. CISR has said that this can be easily done as the plant is grown very fast in arid areas which our country has in plenty. the technology has also been extensively tested on cars including the ultra refined Merc.
Step III Along with bio-fuels we also need to start exploiting alternate sources of energy such as solar, wind and hydro electricity. We have the necessary technology and know-how we just need to step up the game.
Step IV Our nuclear energy programme should be made into our central energy source. Why are we so focused on Uranium. The entire scientific community has openly stated that Thorium, which is available in abundance in India and is also a non-fissile source, can be effectively used. The use of this fuel will not just eliminate the need for a 123 deal with the US (something that has caused a lot of heart burn and to me an utter waste of tax-payers money), but would also reduce our energy import bill ten-fold.
Imagine the combined impact of all the above on our fuel security and the overall national economy. Imagine an Indian budget where fuel imports accounted for only 20-30 or even 10-20 per cent of the total imports. Its not impossible guys, its extremely feasible if only our great politicians /
