Part of Indo-Canada co-operation programme. Shubhra Tandon India will soon start research on production of biofuels for the aviation industry. The project's framework is expected to be ready in the 18 months. Trial production of bio jet fuel will begin in three years. Seven kilolitres will be produced on a pilot basis at the end of three years from about 21 tonnes of jatropha. If successful, there could be a commercial production. The project is part of the Indo-Canada Science and Technology Cooperation Programme.