Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, suggests that 20 per cent ethanol should be blended in the diesel and petrol pipeline going from Numaligarh to Bangladesh, so that ethanol can be exported and the prices of petrol and diesel in Bangladesh can also be reduced.
“Ethanol is being made from bamboo in Assam and North East. If this happens then the people there will get employment in large numbers,” Gadkari said.
“I am happy that due to the damage caused to the environment due to stubble, we are now making biogas from stubble and a large number of such projects are being set up,” he added.
The minister was attending the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE), a dedicated trade body promoting green energy since 2014 had organized the fourth India Green Energy Awards in New Delhi on 21 February 2024. The event was supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Mission LiFE, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has supported the 4th India Green energy Awards.
Rameswar Teli, Minister of State Petroleum and Natural Gas & Labor and Employment, was also present on the occasion as the the Guest. of Honour.
Gadkari congratulated the awardees in the renewable energy sector for their exceptional performance and significant contributions to sustainable development and India's overall progress. He also stressed on proven technology, economic viability, availability of raw materials, marketability of finished product.
The minister drew focus on 3Cs - Cooperation, Communication and Coordination. He mentioned that research and cost competitiveness have to be the key factor. He appraised Pramod Chaudhuri, President, IFGE and Executive Chairman, Praj Industries Limited for his contribution in biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel sector.
