From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Ethanol Boosts Farmers and Cuts Fuel Imports
Nitin Gadkari says ethanol raises farmers' income and reduces India's fuel imports.
In brief
Nitin Gadkari says ethanol raises farmers' income and reduces India's fuel imports. India's ethanol use increases farmers' income and cuts petroleum imports by 22 lakh crore. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Nitin Gadkari on ethanol benefits
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said ethanol helps raise farmers' income and reduce India's petroleum import dependence.
“Today, the farmer is not only our 'anna data' (food provider) but also our 'urja data' (energy provider)”
Ethanol price increase for farmers
Ethanol production raised maize prices from Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,600 per quintal.
Ethanol and alternative fuels
Gadkari called for flex-fuel engines and cleaner public transport to reduce fuel imports.
Petroleum import costs
India imports petroleum worth Rs 22 lakh crore annually.
Public transport expansion
Madhya Pradesh launched a new bus service with 32 driving centers for trained drivers.
Public transport affordability
AC buses with 30 per cent lower fares than diesel buses aim to serve poorer sections.
Waste-to-fuel projects
Nagpur produces 28 tonnes of CNG daily from waste, with 4,000 projects nationwide.
Public transport jobs
PM e-Bus Sewa scheme targets 10,000 buses and 45 to 55 lakh jobs by 2027.
The one thing
India's ethanol use increases farmers' income and cuts petroleum imports by 22 lakh crore.
