Story of India's Algae Biofuel Mastermind

Discover the groundbreaking work of Vishal Prasad Gupta, an innovative engineer revolutionizing India's energy landscape, in this 15-minute TEDx talk. Learn about Gupta's development of biofuel from indigenous algae, the establishment of an eco-friendly petrol pump in Ranchi, and the operation of a plant producing 70,000 kiloliters of biofuel daily. Explore how this algae-based fuel not only reduces pollution but also helps clean water bodies by removing microalgae. Gain insights into the economic benefits of this alternative fuel and the impact of Gupta's 35-member team since December 2020. Understand the significance of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas's approval in 2020, which led to the creation of 'More Mileage,' Gupta's pioneering biofuel pump in Jharkhand.