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India's ethanol blending program has slashed CO2 emissions by 717 lakh metric tonnes, pumped ₹1.21 lakh crore directly into farmers' pockets, and made E20 fuel a true masterstroke for a greener, self-reliant nation—all under Nitin Gadkari's visionary leadership

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India's ethanol blending revolution is saving ₹1.44 lakh crore on oil imports, cutting 71.7 million tons of CO₂ emissions, and putting ₹1.21 lakh crore directly into farmers' pockets from sugarcane, maize, and stubble. Under Nitin Gadkari's visionary leadership, what was once foreign oil money now fuels rural prosperity and a cleaner, self-reliant nation. #EthanolBlending #AtmanirbharBharat #NitinGadkari #FarmerEmpowerment

India's ethanol blending revolution is saving ₹1.44 lakh crore on oil imports, cutting 71.7 million tons of CO₂ emissions, and putting ₹1.21 lakh crore directly into farmers' pockets from sugarcane, maize, and stubble. Under Nitin Gadkari's visionary leadership, what was once foreign oil money now fuels rural prosperity and a cleaner, self-reliant nation. #EthanolBlending #AtmanirbharBharat #NitinGadkari #FarmerEmpowerment

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This is huge 🔥✅ India’s ethanol blending programme is strengthening farm incomes and energy security. Under Nitin Gadkari, ₹1.21 lakh crore has been paid directly to farmers from sugarcane, maize, and crop residues, including ₹45,000 crore to maize farmers in UP and Bihar. #ethanol #e20fuel #nitingadkari

This is huge 🔥✅ India’s ethanol blending programme is strengthening farm incomes and energy security. Under Nitin Gadkari, ₹1.21 lakh crore has been paid directly to farmers from sugarcane, maize, and crop residues, including ₹45,000 crore to maize farmers in UP and Bihar. #ethanol #e20fuel #nitingadkari

CM ReportCard India

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's ethanol push has been a game-changer for UP and Bihar farmers. Maize MSP jumped from ₹1800 to ₹2800, delivering a massive ₹45,000 crore boost to their incomes. This smart policy not only empowers rural families but also cuts pollution and oil imports—true visionary leadership! #nitingadkari #farmers #ethanol

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's ethanol push has been a game-changer for UP and Bihar farmers. Maize MSP jumped from ₹1800 to ₹2800, delivering a massive ₹45,000 crore boost to their incomes. This smart policy not only empowers rural families but also cuts pollution and oil imports—true visionary leadership! #nitingadkari #farmers #ethanol

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This is a big achievement! 🇮🇳 India has achieved its 20% ethanol blending target **five years ahead of schedule**! From rolling out E20 material-compatible vehicles in April 2023 to fully E20 engine-compatible vehicles with minimum RON 95 standards from April 2025 — a massive win for 1.18 crore farmers and saved the country more than ₹1 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced oil imports. the ethanol industry, reduced crude imports, and India’s energy security.

This is a big achievement! 🇮🇳 India has achieved its 20% ethanol blending target five years ahead of schedule! From rolling out E20 material-compatible vehicles in April 2023 to fully E20 engine-compatible vehicles with minimum RON 95 standards from April 2025 — a massive win for 1.18 crore farmers and saved the country more than ₹1 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced oil imports. the ethanol industry, reduced crude imports, and India’s energy security.

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India is powering progress, driving clean energy, and transforming lives under the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji. In the decade between 2014-2024: 🇮🇳 Saved ₹1,06,072 cr in foreign exchange 🇮🇳 Cut 544 Lakh MT of CO2 emissions 🇮🇳 Substituted 181 Lakh MT of crude oil 🇮🇳 Paid ₹90,059 cr to farmers through efforts towards ethanol blending turning Annadatas into Urjadatas 🇮🇳 Benefited more than 10.33 crore households with free LPG connections through PM Ujjwala Yojana #EnergySecurity #ModiJi #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #GreenHydrogen

India is powering progress, driving clean energy, and transforming lives under the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji. In the decade between 2014-2024: 🇮🇳 Saved ₹1,06,072 cr in foreign exchange 🇮🇳 Cut 544 Lakh MT of CO2 emissions 🇮🇳 Substituted 181 Lakh MT of crude oil 🇮🇳 Paid ₹90,059 cr to farmers through efforts towards ethanol blending turning Annadatas into Urjadatas 🇮🇳 Benefited more than 10.33 crore households with free LPG connections through PM Ujjwala Yojana #EnergySecurity #ModiJi #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #GreenHydrogen

Hardeep Singh Puri

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Today marks a major milestone in India’s energy security journey under the leadership of PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji. Delighted to join my senior cabinet colleague Sh Nitin Gadkari Ji to launch the highest selling Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe bikes now with flex-fuel technology, compatible with all fuels from E20 to E85. Made in India motorcycles with Made in India fuel! भारत का ईंधन - भारत की बाइक! यानी आत्मनिर्भरता की ओर भारत के निरंतर बढ़ते क़दम! The impact could be massive and transformative. If 50% of the new 2 and 4 wheelers sales eventually shift to flex fuel vehicles, imagine the value it can unlock for us: ✅ 311.8 crore litres of additional ethanol demand ✅ ₹12,403 crore additional income for farmers ✅ 66.4 lakh metric tonnes less CO₂ emissions As flex-fuel adoption scales across India’s vast two-wheeler ecosystem, the benefits will multiply to strengthen farmer incomes, reducing import dependence, enhancing energy security, and accelerating the journey toward an #AatmaNirbharBharat!

Today marks a major milestone in India’s energy security journey under the leadership of PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji. Delighted to join my senior cabinet colleague Sh Nitin Gadkari Ji to launch the highest selling Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe bikes now with flex-fuel technology, compatible with all fuels from E20 to E85. Made in India motorcycles with Made in India fuel! भारत का ईंधन - भारत की बाइक! यानी आत्मनिर्भरता की ओर भारत के निरंतर बढ़ते क़दम! The impact could be massive and transformative. If 50% of the new 2 and 4 wheelers sales eventually shift to flex fuel vehicles, imagine the value it can unlock for us: ✅ 311.8 crore litres of additional ethanol demand ✅ ₹12,403 crore additional income for farmers ✅ 66.4 lakh metric tonnes less CO₂ emissions As flex-fuel adoption scales across India’s vast two-wheeler ecosystem, the benefits will multiply to strengthen farmer incomes, reducing import dependence, enhancing energy security, and accelerating the journey toward an #AatmaNirbharBharat!

Hardeep Singh Puri

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Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

Seen some wild claims about #E20 petrol on your feed lately? Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG has a clear message: Don't fall for the ragebait. ✳️Fuel-grade ethanol used for petrol blending is produced through fermentation and distillation processes that eliminate residual sugars from the final product. ✳️Further, fuel ethanol contains denaturants that are repellent to insects. There is no identifiable attractant associated with E20 fuel that would cause ants or other insects to congregate around vehicle fuel caps. ✳️Ethanol Blending Programme has helped save the country over ₹1.4 lakh crore in foreign exchange through reduced crude oil imports. The programme has also created sustained demand for agricultural feedstocks used in ethanol production, thereby supporting farmers' incomes and strengthening the rural economy.

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Telangana has procured 150 lakh tonnes of paddy, with ₹35,537 crore transferred directly to 26.43 lakh farmers. Procurement payments were cleared within 72 hours of purchase. The initiative was carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Agriculture Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, highlighting efforts to ensure timely procurement and payments to farmers. Officials stated that the procurement drive aims to provide financial security to farmers and strengthen Telangana's agricultural sector.

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Ethanol Blended Petrol does not damage your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler engine. More than 20 crore petrol driven two wheelers & more than 30 lakh petrol driven 4 wheelers which are on road since last 3 years are already using Ethanol Blended Petrol, as blending has been 20%, 19% and 15% for last 3 years. Ethanol Blended Petrol is "Desh Ke Kisan Ka fuel" "Desh Ka Fuel". It has helped increased per tonne price for maize farmers from 1200Rs to 2400Rs; provided 1 lakh 90K crore plus to farmers! Ethanol Blended Petrol leads to - 40% lessor carbon emissions; - Better accelaration - Overall improvement in drivability and vehicle performance If India successfully achieves it; India's import bill on crude oil will reduce by lakhs of crores every year insulating it further in any global energy crisis. ‘Chinese foreign lobbies’ do not want India to achieve strategic energy autonomy Watch my explanation & expose:

Ethanol Blended Petrol does not damage your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler engine. More than 20 crore petrol driven two wheelers & more than 30 lakh petrol driven 4 wheelers which are on road since last 3 years are already using Ethanol Blended Petrol, as blending has been 20%, 19% and 15% for last 3 years. Ethanol Blended Petrol is "Desh Ke Kisan Ka fuel" "Desh Ka Fuel". It has helped increased per tonne price for maize farmers from 1200Rs to 2400Rs; provided 1 lakh 90K crore plus to farmers! Ethanol Blended Petrol leads to - 40% lessor carbon emissions; - Better accelaration - Overall improvement in drivability and vehicle performance If India successfully achieves it; India's import bill on crude oil will reduce by lakhs of crores every year insulating it further in any global energy crisis. ‘Chinese foreign lobbies’ do not want India to achieve strategic energy autonomy Watch my explanation & expose:

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$India's mobility revolution has entered a new chapter. 🇮🇳 Today, along with Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, we witnessed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles, capable of running on ethanol blends from E20 to E85. This is far more than the launch of a new vehicle. It is the convergence of India's energy security mission, our commitment to clean mobility, and our resolve to build an #AatmaNirbharBharat. Over 300 million two-wheelers ply on Indian roads today. Imagine the impact when even a fraction of them begin running on fuel produced from Indian farms rather than imported crude oil. A decade ago, ethanol blending in India stood at just 1.5%. Today, India has achieved 20% ethanol blending, one of the fastest energy transitions anywhere in the world. The benefits are immense. ✅ Reduced dependence on imported oil ✅ Lower foreign exchange outgo ✅ Cleaner transportation ✅ Additional income opportunities for our farmers Every litre of ethanol blended into fuel reduces India's import burden and strengthens our energy independence. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. They are increasingly becoming Urjadatas, contributing directly to India's energy future. The scale of this opportunity is extraordinary. Even if flex-fuel vehicles account for just 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales, they can generate demand for nearly 4 crore litres of ethanol every year, resulting in payments of around ₹266 crore to distilleries, savings of approximately ₹195 crore in foreign exchange, and direct economic benefits of nearly ₹160 crore flowing to our farmers. Having witnessed Brazil's successful flex-fuel journey firsthand, I have seen how transformative this technology can be for an entire nation. Today, India begins writing its own success story. A future where Indian vehicles are powered by Indian innovation, Indian farmers, and Indian energy. The road ahead is cleaner. The road ahead is greener. The road ahead is more self-reliant. And that journey has begun.$

India's mobility revolution has entered a new chapter. 🇮🇳 Today, along with Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, we witnessed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles, capable of running on ethanol blends from E20 to E85. This is far more than the launch of a new vehicle. It is the convergence of India's energy security mission, our commitment to clean mobility, and our resolve to build an #AatmaNirbharBharat. Over 300 million two-wheelers ply on Indian roads today. Imagine the impact when even a fraction of them begin running on fuel produced from Indian farms rather than imported crude oil. A decade ago, ethanol blending in India stood at just 1.5%. Today, India has achieved 20% ethanol blending, one of the fastest energy transitions anywhere in the world. The benefits are immense. ✅ Reduced dependence on imported oil ✅ Lower foreign exchange outgo ✅ Cleaner transportation ✅ Additional income opportunities for our farmers Every litre of ethanol blended into fuel reduces India's import burden and strengthens our energy independence. Our farmers are no longer only Annadatas. They are increasingly becoming Urjadatas, contributing directly to India's energy future. The scale of this opportunity is extraordinary. Even if flex-fuel vehicles account for just 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales, they can generate demand for nearly 4 crore litres of ethanol every year, resulting in payments of around ₹266 crore to distilleries, savings of approximately ₹195 crore in foreign exchange, and direct economic benefits of nearly ₹160 crore flowing to our farmers. Having witnessed Brazil's successful flex-fuel journey firsthand, I have seen how transformative this technology can be for an entire nation. Today, India begins writing its own success story. A future where Indian vehicles are powered by Indian innovation, Indian farmers, and Indian energy. The road ahead is cleaner. The road ahead is greener. The road ahead is more self-reliant. And that journey has begun.

Hardeep Singh Puri

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Flagging off 3 hydrogen-powered vehicles developed by Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corp Ltd, along with Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Ji, in Delhi today. These vehicles will operate in the Faridabad-Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad–Surat–Vadodara corridors for the next 18 to 24 months, with IOCL serving as the fuel partner for this pioneering trial. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, reducing fossil fuel imports by ₹1 lakh crore and CO₂ emissions by 50 million metric tonnes. With ₹8 lakh crore investment, it will create 6 lakh jobs. In alignment with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, we remain steadfast in our commitment to positioning India as a global leader in the green hydrogen revolution, driving sustainability and cost efficiency in the mobility sector. #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenPoweredVehicle

Flagging off 3 hydrogen-powered vehicles developed by Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corp Ltd, along with Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Ji, in Delhi today. These vehicles will operate in the Faridabad-Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad–Surat–Vadodara corridors for the next 18 to 24 months, with IOCL serving as the fuel partner for this pioneering trial. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, reducing fossil fuel imports by ₹1 lakh crore and CO₂ emissions by 50 million metric tonnes. With ₹8 lakh crore investment, it will create 6 lakh jobs. In alignment with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, we remain steadfast in our commitment to positioning India as a global leader in the green hydrogen revolution, driving sustainability and cost efficiency in the mobility sector. #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenPoweredVehicle

Nitin Gadkari

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Whenever a policy strengthens India’s self-reliance, increases farmers’ income and reduces dependence on imported oil, misinformation begins to spread. The facts are clear—E15, E19 and now E20 fuel have been used across millions of vehicles in India. E20 was introduced only after extensive scientific testing, technical evaluation and consultations with automobile manufacturers. No evidence of any widespread technical crisis has emerged. Ethanol blending is a long-term national programme aimed at supporting farmers, strengthening energy security and building a cleaner, more self-reliant India. National interest must be guided by facts, not propaganda. #E20 #EthanolBlending #AtmanirbharBharat #EnergySecurity

Whenever a policy strengthens India’s self-reliance, increases farmers’ income and reduces dependence on imported oil, misinformation begins to spread. The facts are clear—E15, E19 and now E20 fuel have been used across millions of vehicles in India. E20 was introduced only after extensive scientific testing, technical evaluation and consultations with automobile manufacturers. No evidence of any widespread technical crisis has emerged. Ethanol blending is a long-term national programme aimed at supporting farmers, strengthening energy security and building a cleaner, more self-reliant India. National interest must be guided by facts, not propaganda. #E20 #EthanolBlending #AtmanirbharBharat #EnergySecurity

ocean jain

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E20 Fuel Under Fire: Tehseen Poonawalla Demands Transparency, Attacks Nitin Gadkari Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has questioned the government's E20 fuel policy, while welcoming its reported decision not to introduce E25-blended fuel. He argued that the NITI Aayog had envisaged mandatory E20 rollout only by 2030 after adequate infrastructure was in place. Poonawalla demanded that all documents related to the E20 policy be made public and called for continued availability of E0 and E10 fuel, saying most vehicles on Indian roads are pre-2023 and E10-compliant. He also sought solutions for affected vehicle owners, questioned automakers' guidance on ethanol compatibility, alleged a conflict of interest involving Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's family, and warned of further protests if the concerns remain unresolved. #e20fuel #ethanol #fuelpolicy #automobile #nitigadkari #nitiaayog #carnews #bikenews #breakingnews #indianews Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

E20 Fuel Under Fire: Tehseen Poonawalla Demands Transparency, Attacks Nitin Gadkari Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has questioned the government's E20 fuel policy, while welcoming its reported decision not to introduce E25-blended fuel. He argued that the NITI Aayog had envisaged mandatory E20 rollout only by 2030 after adequate infrastructure was in place. Poonawalla demanded that all documents related to the E20 policy be made public and called for continued availability of E0 and E10 fuel, saying most vehicles on Indian roads are pre-2023 and E10-compliant. He also sought solutions for affected vehicle owners, questioned automakers' guidance on ethanol compatibility, alleged a conflict of interest involving Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's family, and warned of further protests if the concerns remain unresolved. #e20fuel #ethanol #fuelpolicy #automobile #nitigadkari #nitiaayog #carnews #bikenews #breakingnews #indianews Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳

The Times Of India

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THREAD🧵: A Historic ₹9.13 Lakh Crore Leap Towards a $1 Trillion Uttar Pradesh 🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh presents a landmark ₹9.13 lakh crore Budget for FY 2026–27, marking a 12.2% increase over last year, a powerful statement of growth, scale and ambition. With 12.4% for Education, 6% for Health, and 9% for Agriculture & allied sectors, this Budget strengthens classrooms, empowers farmers, builds healthier communities and lays the foundation for long-term prosperity. In a massive upgrade for the state's industrial landscape, the govt has allocated ₹27,103 crore, a staggering 13% increase from last year. Special efforts will be made to further develop and establish new Industrial Corridors. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath ji, Uttar Pradesh marches firmly toward the goal of a $1 trillion economy, powered by development, discipline and decisive governance. (1/n)

THREAD🧵: A Historic ₹9.13 Lakh Crore Leap Towards a $1 Trillion Uttar Pradesh 🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh presents a landmark ₹9.13 lakh crore Budget for FY 2026–27, marking a 12.2% increase over last year, a powerful statement of growth, scale and ambition. With 12.4% for Education, 6% for Health, and 9% for Agriculture & allied sectors, this Budget strengthens classrooms, empowers farmers, builds healthier communities and lays the foundation for long-term prosperity. In a massive upgrade for the state's industrial landscape, the govt has allocated ₹27,103 crore, a staggering 13% increase from last year. Special efforts will be made to further develop and establish new Industrial Corridors. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath ji, Uttar Pradesh marches firmly toward the goal of a $1 trillion economy, powered by development, discipline and decisive governance. (1/n)

Rajeshwar Singh

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📍 New Delhi Launched India’s Flex-Fuel Car by Maruti Suzuki in New Delhi along with Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Ji. Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable and forward-looking achievement. This milestone reinforces the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for clean, sustainable, and self-reliant mobility. Flex-fuel vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce emissions, lower crude import dependence, and generate foreign exchange savings of ₹1.44 lakh crore. This initiative will also accelerate biofuel adoption, support farmers, strengthen rural energy security, and create new employment opportunities—paving the way for a greener, more resilient mobility ecosystem in India. #FlexFuel #FlexFuelVehicle #GreenMobility Maruti Suzuki

📍 New Delhi Launched India’s Flex-Fuel Car by Maruti Suzuki in New Delhi along with Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Ji. Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable and forward-looking achievement. This milestone reinforces the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for clean, sustainable, and self-reliant mobility. Flex-fuel vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce emissions, lower crude import dependence, and generate foreign exchange savings of ₹1.44 lakh crore. This initiative will also accelerate biofuel adoption, support farmers, strengthen rural energy security, and create new employment opportunities—paving the way for a greener, more resilient mobility ecosystem in India. #FlexFuel #FlexFuelVehicle #GreenMobility Maruti Suzuki

Nitin Gadkari

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#WATCH | Delhi: On India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, Country Head for Toyota Vikram Gulati says, "In today's press conference, representatives from vehicle manufacturing companies, oil marketing companies, and testing agencies reassured the successful nationwide implementation of the E20 program, which blends 20% ethanol with petrol, effective from April 1, 2025. The conference highlighted the benefits of the program, including increased farmer income, decarbonization, and enhanced self-reliance. It also addressed future benefits and clarified that the ethanol program has been in progress for 21 years. Recent testing by a national expert agency, ARAI, in 2021, following an earlier test in 2016, confirmed that E20 has minimal impact on older two-wheelers and four-wheelers, with only a 2-4% decrease in fuel efficiency." (30.08)

#WATCH | Delhi: On India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, Country Head for Toyota Vikram Gulati says, "In today's press conference, representatives from vehicle manufacturing companies, oil marketing companies, and testing agencies reassured the successful nationwide implementation of the E20 program, which blends 20% ethanol with petrol, effective from April 1, 2025. The conference highlighted the benefits of the program, including increased farmer income, decarbonization, and enhanced self-reliance. It also addressed future benefits and clarified that the ethanol program has been in progress for 21 years. Recent testing by a national expert agency, ARAI, in 2021, following an earlier test in 2016, confirmed that E20 has minimal impact on older two-wheelers and four-wheelers, with only a 2-4% decrease in fuel efficiency." (30.08)

ANI

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THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY. HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT: The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA. So, let's first get the politics out of the way. If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now? Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics: CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY. There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers. But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers. + MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price. + Fertiliser subsidies. + Cheap or free electricity. + Irrigation subsidies. + Procurement policies. If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion? CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING. Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water. But so do + Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana. + AI and data centers. + Semiconductor manufacturing. + Steel and cement production. The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others? CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE. We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept. + Taxation rates + Emission norms. + Fuel quality standards. + Safety regulations. + Identity Proof. These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way? Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST: + India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs. + With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange. CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS. It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off. CONCLUSION: Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

Rahul Shivshankar

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A historic milestone for India’s tech sovereignty! 🇮🇳 Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji, the inauguration of the CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand is a giant leap toward a truly self-reliant tech ecosystem. Backed by a ₹7,500+ crore investment, this state-of-the-art plant will soon scale up to produce 500 crore chips annually. This isn't just about assembling semiconductors—it is the roadmap to a #ViksitBharat. By building the entire electronics value chain right here at home, PM Modi is cementing India's future as a trusted global hub for the AI and digital revolution. Step by step, chip by chip! PMO India

A historic milestone for India’s tech sovereignty! 🇮🇳 Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji, the inauguration of the CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand is a giant leap toward a truly self-reliant tech ecosystem. Backed by a ₹7,500+ crore investment, this state-of-the-art plant will soon scale up to produce 500 crore chips annually. This isn't just about assembling semiconductors—it is the roadmap to a #ViksitBharat. By building the entire electronics value chain right here at home, PM Modi is cementing India's future as a trusted global hub for the AI and digital revolution. Step by step, chip by chip! PMO India

Ashok Kumar Mittal

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VIDEO | Delhi: Talking on 'Bharat Ka Fuel, Bharat Ki Bike' initiative, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari (Nitin Gadkari) says, "See, in our country, we are 87 pc dependent on fossil fuel from outside the country, this is an important step towards self-reliance, the PM wants, the petroleum minister has framed the policy, according to that, Hero came forward with flex engine, where petrol as well as ethanol can be used, ethanol pumps are coming up, Indian Oil has put up, there are other plans, it would reduce petrol consumption, also pollution will be reduced. Secondly, 23 lakh crore rupees used to go out of economy, it was a challenge for economy, now this money will go to farmers, youths will get jobs... An important brand like Hero coming up with this, it will be used by people... I thank the petroleum minister and Hero." #BharatKaFuelBharatKiBike #Hero #Ethanol

Press Trust of India

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