Union Minister Nitin Gadkari: Biofuels Key to Jobs, Agriculture, Cleaner Air

At the India Bioenergy & Tech Expo 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted a bright future for India’s biofuel industry, driven by global concerns over air pollution, job creation, and agricultural growth. He emphasized the importance of advancing technologies, reforming laws, and improving agriculture. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India has implemented a 20% ethanol blend in petrol and seen rising electric vehicle demand, alongside declining lithium-ion battery costs. Gadkari called for continued innovation in alternative fuels, biofuels, and green hydrogen, noting India’s potential as an energy exporter, while urging cooperation among stakeholders and assuring strong government support.