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Gadkari Reaffirms Ethanol Benefits Amidst Controversy: "No Vehicle Damage, Farmers Benefiting"
- •Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified his stance on the ethanol controversy, refuting claims that ethanol damages vehicle engines.
- •Gadkari challenged anyone with a complaint about ethanol-damaged vehicles to come forward, stating major companies have run vehicles 100% on ethanol without issues.
- •He emphasized that ethanol use is not just for meeting petrol demand but will transform the agricultural sector, opening new income avenues for farmers.
- •Since 2022, 4 crore cars and 20 crore two-wheelers are running on ethanol-blended petrol, with no reported malfunctions.
- •Gadkari highlighted that ethanol production from maize has increased farmers' income in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh by 45,000 crores, reducing India's 22 lakh crore traditional fuel import bill.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari rejected claims that ethanol damages vehicle engines, calling such assertions wrong and challenging critics to bring their damaged vehicles forward for investigation. He noted that major companies have successfully run vehicles entirely on ethanol without encountering issues.
The central government decided to produce ethanol from maize, which has increased the income of farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by 45,000 crores. This initiative helps transform farmers from mere food providers into energy providers while supporting the agriculture and energy sectors.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that since the use of ethanol began in 2022, a total of 4 crore cars and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on ethanol-blended petrol.
