Tension in Telangana village as protest against ethanol plant turns violent

Tension in Telangana village as protest against ethanol plant turns violent

Follow Us on Google News Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Tension gripped Pedda Dhanwada village in Telangana’s Jogulamba Gadwal district on Wednesday as the protest by villagers against the proposed establishment of an ethanol plant turned violent. Farmers from surrounding villages gathered in large numbers and damaged the vehicles of the company, setting up the plant. … Read more

India’s ethanol drive boosts farmers’ income, saves Rs 1.26 lakh cr in forex: Hardeep Puri

India’s ethanol drive boosts farmers' income, saves Rs 1.26 lakh cr in forex: Hardeep Puri

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India’s ethanol revolution is proving to be a game-changer, not only boosting farmers’ income and creating jobs but also saving the country billions in foreign exchange and reducing carbon footprint, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Thursday. According to the … Read more

India cut 557 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through ethanol blending in a decade: Union Minister

India cut 557 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through ethanol blending in a decade: Union Minister

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, March 11 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP and Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore said on Tuesday that India has significantly reduced its dependence on crude oil imports while advancing toward its net-zero emission target. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked on various policies to reduce the dependence on crude oil … Read more

India planning to raise ethanol blending by 20 per cent: Hardeep Singh Puri

India planning to raise ethanol blending by 20 per cent: Hardeep Singh Puri

Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Wednesday that India is considering raising its goal to blend ethanol with gasoline to more than 20 per cent. He stated that 19.6 per cent blending has already been accomplished while speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment summit in … Read more

Cabinet okays hike in price of ethanol used for petrol blending

Cabinet okays hike in price of ethanol used for petrol blending

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the ex-mill price of ethanol derived from C Heavy Molasses (CHM) to Rs 57.97 per litre from Rs 56.58 per litre earlier, under the Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, for the supply year 2024-25. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired … Read more