India’s First CNG Tractor to be launched

India’s First CNG Tractor to be launched

Part of: GS Prelims and GS- III – Environment; Infrastructure; Agriculture

In news

• India’s first-ever diesel Tractor, converted to CNG, will be formally launched on February 12, 2021.
• Ministry: Ministry for Road Transport and Highways

Key takeaways

• The conversion will help farmers increase their income, by lowering costs, and help to create job opportunities in rural India.

• It is also reported that the retrofitted tractor produces more power/equal in comparison to Diesel-run engine.
• Overall emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel.
• It will help farmers to save up to 50% on the fuel cost.