NEW DELHI : The NITI Aayog on Monday released the annual plan for the gradual rollout of E20 ethanol in the country which will result into saving ₹30,000 crore of foreign exchange per year among other benefits.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2021 released the report of the expert committee on ‘Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025’.
According to the report, 20% of ethanol blending is within reach. It suggested specific responsibilities of union ministries, state governments and vehicle manufacturers for the production, supply and gradual rollout of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
“Immense benefits can accrue to the country by 20% ethanol blending by 2025, such as saving ₹30,000 crore of foreign exchange per year, energy security, lower carbon emissions,
