Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently highlighted the growing shift towards alternative fuels in India to combat air pollution and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Addressing an event, he emphasized the government’s efforts in promoting environmentally friendly energy sources such as ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, bio-CNG, and hydrogen.

Gadkari revealed that leading automobile manufacturers like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Suzuki are actively developing flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 100% bioethanol. This initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of adopting sustainable energy solutions to mitigate environmental challenges.

India has set an ambitious target of achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025. The minister expressed confidence in meeting this deadline, while the government is also formulating a roadmap for increasing ethanol adoption beyond 2025. These initiatives are part of India’s ongoing commitment to energy diversification and environmental sustainability.