In a big transfer, India signed the Host Nation Settlement (HCA) with the International Biofuels Alliance (GBA) to formally set up the Alliance’s Secretariat in India.
In line with an announcement of Ministry of Exterior Affairs on Friday, the settlement was signed by Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Financial Relations) from the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, and Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Pure Fuel, who’s at the moment serving because the Interim Director Normal of the GBA.
The Union Cupboard had already accepted the signing and ratification of the settlement on October 3.
The ministry famous that this settlement will allow the GBA to arrange its Secretariat in India with a mix of Indian and worldwide employees, which is able to assist it obtain its targets.
“The HCA (Host Nation Settlement) shall facilitate GBA to arrange its Secretariat in India, comprising each Indian and worldwide employees, enabling GBA to fulfil its meant targets” mentioned the ministry.
Moreover, the settlement grants GBA authorized standing, together with privileges and immunities beneath the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act of 1947, facilitating the sleek execution of its capabilities whereas adhering to India’s legal guidelines.
The International Biofuels Alliance was launched on September 9, 2023, throughout India’s G20 Presidency by the Indian Prime Minister and leaders of eight different international locations, together with Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Singapore, the UAE, and the USA.
This distinctive multi stakeholder initiative goals to advertise the worldwide use of biofuels by addressing key challenges resembling feedstock availability, creating favorable coverage frameworks, and enhancing the biomass provide chain.
Moreover, the GBA seeks to draw funding into biofuel manufacturing, notably for clear cooking, whereas additionally working in direction of defining widespread technical requirements and certifications for biofuels to encourage their world adoption.
Since its launch, the Alliance has seen super progress. In lower than a yr, its membership has elevated to 27 international locations and 12 worldwide organizations.
The ministry highlighted that the institution of the GBA Secretariat in India is predicted to open up new job alternatives for Indian biofuel specialists. It is going to additionally present a platform for India’s non-public sector to showcase its experience and innovation within the biofuels business.
This initiative aligns with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) imaginative and prescient by empowering home capabilities and contributing to world efforts for sustainable vitality options.
