# Ethanol Boosts Farmers and Cuts Fuel Imports

> Nitin Gadkari says ethanol raises farmers' income and reduces India's fuel imports.
- Title: Ethanol Boosts Farmers and Cuts Fuel Imports | Shortify
- Summary: Nitin Gadkari says ethanol raises farmers' income and reduces India's fuel imports. India's ethanol use increases farmers' income and cuts petroleum imports…
- Keywords: ethanol, farmers, fuel imports, public transport, madhya pradesh, hydrogen vehicles, cng, nitin gadkari, Boosts, Cuts, Fuel, Imports
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/ethanol-can-help-raise-farmers-income-and-reduce-fuel-imports-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/134483191.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-25T11:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ethanol, farmers, fuel imports, public transport, madhya pradesh, hydrogen vehicles, cng, nitin gadkari
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's ethanol use increases farmers' income and cuts petroleum imports by 22 lakh crore.