Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has urged State governments to promote the production and use of ethanol as an alternative fuel source as it would not only help save the environment, but also support farmers.
At a rally where he launched several roadworks, the Union Minister said India would not only use ethanol for its vehicles, but also become a global export powerhouse of ethanol. “In the near future, we will see vehicles that are run by ethanol and methanol on our roads. It will help reduce environment pollution and increase the economic well being of farmers,” he said.
“There are many opportunities for ethanol production and consumption in sugarcane producing areas like Bealgavi. Farmers should not see themselves only as suppliers of raw material to sugar industries, but also as energy producers as these factories will be able to produce ethanol and earn profits,” Mr. Gadkari said.
