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HPU VC Prof Mahavir Unveils Book on Turning Plant Waste into Green Fuel
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:47 AM
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Prof Mahavir, Vice‑Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University, launched a book detailing methods to convert plant waste into green fuel during a ceremony in Shimla.
Prof Mahavir, the Vice‑Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), officially released his new book on 15 September at a launch event held in Shimla.
The book focuses on technologies that transform agricultural and botanical waste into renewable fuel, aiming to reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable energy.
During the ceremony, Mahavir highlighted the importance of research in green chemistry and urged students and industry partners to adopt the outlined processes.
The launch was attended by university officials, local scientists, and representatives from the state energy department, signalling a collaborative effort to advance eco‑friendly fuel solutions.
The book focuses on technologies that transform agricultural and botanical waste into renewable fuel, aiming to reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable energy.
During the ceremony, Mahavir highlighted the importance of research in green chemistry and urged students and industry partners to adopt the outlined processes.
The launch was attended by university officials, local scientists, and representatives from the state energy department, signalling a collaborative effort to advance eco‑friendly fuel solutions.