The government on Saturday announced compulsory blending of compressed biogas, which is extracted from municipal and agriculture waste, in natural gas to cut reliance on imports. Initially, 1 per cent of biogas will be blended in gas used in automobiles and household kitchens for cooking from April 2025, a government statement said. The share will be increased to around 5 per cent by 2028.
-The Economic Times
(a) What according to you is the reason for this decision?
(b) What are the other steps that are taken to reduce the use of non-renewable natural resources?