OREANDA-NEWS. August 25, 2011.  Railways to set up four bio-diesel esterification plants for production of bio-diesel. Further, solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and wind mill power plants are generally provided based on the availability of adequate sunlight, required speed & density of wind techno commercial considerations and availability of fund.

 The first two bio-diesel esterification plants are being set up at Raipur and Tondiarpet. The locations for the remaining two plants are under finalization. Solar PV modules and wind mill power plants are likely to bed operational within next two-three years time subject to availability of fund.

 This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.