Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Gadkari: India to Export Ethanol, Boost Ethanol Blending
The government is encouraging India to make and sell more ethanol, which is mixed with gasoline to help the environment.
A minister says that India should now start exporting ethanol because there is plenty being made.
He also mentioned that farmers are making more money because of government programs related to ethanol.
The government aims to reach a 20% blending target.
Using ethanol will help India depend less on importing fuel.
India is in surplus ethanol production and should export it.
Nitin Gadkari supports reducing imports and increasing exports.
The government promotes ethanol blending with petrol.
Farmers earn ₹45,000 crore more annually due to ethanol policies.
Aiming for 20% ethanol blending target for ESY 2025-26.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Called for ethanol exports and praised ethanol-blending program.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Not specified in articles
- Why
- To reduce imports, increase exports, and support farmers.
- Speaker
- Nitin Gadkari
- Government Program
- Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP)
- Ethanol Production Capacity (by June 2025)
- 1,822 crore liters
- Ethanol Blending (ESY 2024-25, July)
- 19.05%
- Farmer Earnings Increase
- ₹45,000 crore annually
