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Gadkari says ethanol can lift farm incomes and cut fuel imports

2 sources · first seen 16:33 25 Sept · updated 17:04 25 Sept

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  • Gadkari said greater ethanol use could boost farmers’ incomes and reduce petroleum imports
  • Maize prices rose to ₹2,600 per quintal
  • The PM e-Bus Sewa plan is worth ₹57,000 crore
  • Higher ethanol demand may benefit Indian sugar and ethanol producers and maize farmers

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2 reports · earliest 16:33
Economic TimesEthanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari16:33Business LineEthanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Gadkari17:04