{"id":21729,"date":"2024-10-15T10:48:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T05:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=21729"},"modified":"2024-10-15T10:48:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T05:18:11","slug":"union-minister-nitin-gadkari-addresses-12th-cii-bioenergy-summit-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2024\/10\/15\/union-minister-nitin-gadkari-addresses-12th-cii-bioenergy-summit-in-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Addresses 12th CII Bioenergy Summit in Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari, today reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to advancing ethanol blending and biofuel initiatives at the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit 2024, themed\u00a0<em>\u201cFuelling the Future &#8211; Securing India\u2019s Green Growth Goals\u201d<\/em>. The event took place in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Highlighting the success of ethanol blending in India, Shri Gadkari noted that ethanol blending in petrol has surged from 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024, with a target to reach 20% by 2025. Research is underway to explore blending 15% ethanol in diesel as well, as part of the government\u2019s strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/WhatsAppImage2024-10-14at5.37.52PM8AVE.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister emphasized the creation of an ethanol ecosystem, which includes the establishment of 400 ethanol pumps by Indian Oil Corporation in four states\u2014Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Discussions with leading automakers ongoing, with plans to launch flex-engine cars that run on ethanol. Similarly prominent manufacturers of two-wheelers are preparing to launch ethanol-powered bikes once the infrastructure is ready, he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe are fast-tracking efforts to increase ethanol production and distribution in these four key states,\u201d said Shri Gadkari. He further added that these initiatives align with India\u2019s broader biofuel goals, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/SUB_1693_copy_2952x1968G8R8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shri Gadkari also discussed the importance of leveraging waste-to-energy technologies, especially in the production of bio-CNG from rice straw, which has proven viable across 475 projects, with over 40 already operational in states like Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. The conversion ratio of rice straw to CNG stands at approximately 5:1 in tonnes. Union Minister called for further research into efficient biomass sources and cost-effective transportation of biomass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Addressing the environmental challenge of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, Shri Gadkari praised Indian Oil\u2019s Panipat plant, which is converting agricultural waste (parali) into biomass. \u201cAt present, we are able to process one-fifth of the parali, but with proper planning, we can significantly reduce the seasonal air pollution caused by stubble burning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/SUB_1649_copy_4512x3012(1)LUL7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) on bio-bitumen production also promises to reduce India\u2019s dependence on imported bitumen, further contributing to the country\u2019s green growth agenda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shri Nitin Gadkari stressed the urgency of reducing India\u2019s annual fossil fuel import worth \u20b922 lakh crore, particularly amidst global geopolitical uncertainties. \u201cBiofuel is key to India\u2019s energy self-reliance, boosting the agricultural economy, and ensuring prosperity for our farmers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He concluded by emphasizing the transformative potential of the biofuel sector in expanding the role of farmers from &#8220;Annadata&#8221; (food-giver) to &#8220;Urjadata&#8221; (energy-giver), &#8220;Indhandata&#8221; (fuel-giver), and ultimately, &#8220;Hydrogen-Data&#8221; (Hydrogen-giver). The Minister congratulated CII on organising the summit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari, today reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to advancing ethanol blending and biofuel initiatives at the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit 2024, themed\u00a0\u201cFuelling the Future &#8211; Securing India\u2019s Green Growth Goals\u201d. The event took place in New Delhi. 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