Nitin Gadkari advocates biofuels for energy growth and climate mitigation

Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, advocates for the extensive exploration of biofuels and alternative fuels to drive unprecedented growth in the energy and power sector. Speaking at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry summit on Bio Energy’s role in Atmanirbhar Bharat for Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation, Gadkari emphasized shifting from a fuel importer to an exporter. He highlighted the potential of utilizing surplus products like broken rice and sugarcane for ethanol production and proposed encouraging farmers to sell crop residues for biofuel production. Gadkari also emphasized the need for increased ethanol production, suggesting leveraging bamboo resources in Northeastern India. He expressed optimism about the significant investment potential in BioAviation Fuel and highlighted the importance of policy diversification, particularly in promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The summit aimed to catalyze energy transformation, aligning with the vision of the Prime Minister, and garnered support from various stakeholders in transforming challenges into opportunities.

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