Archive · 25 Oct 2025
India's Energy Transition Boosts Farmers' Income, Says Union Minister
India is working on using clean energy sources, like turning plants into fuel (bio-ethanol).
This is helping farmers make more money by providing them with new ways to sell their crops.
A plant in Assam is turning bamboo into ethanol, creating jobs and helping the environment.
The government's plan is making farmers into 'energy providers.'
This is saving the country money by reducing the need to buy oil from other countries and also helps reduce pollution.
The initiative has already added a large amount of money to farmers' earnings.
India's energy transition is increasing farmers' income.
2G Bio-ethanol plants in Assam are boosting the rural economy.
Ethanol production has added over Rs 1,07,580 crore to farmers’ earnings.
The initiative has saved Rs 1,26,210 crore in foreign exchange.
A new bio-refinery in Assam will benefit nearly 30,000 rural families.
- Who
- Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
- What
- India's energy transition is boosting farmers' income.
- When
- Reported on Saturday
- Where
- India, specifically Northeast region
- Why
- To promote clean energy and increase farmer income.
- Initiative
- Ethanol Production
- Minister
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Farmers' Earnings Added
- Rs 1,07,580 crore
- Foreign Exchange Saved
- Rs 1,26,210 crore
- Bio-refinery Location
- Assam
- Bio-refinery Capacity
- 49 KTPA