“Rotten Fruit Fuel” – Gadkari Says Ethanol Can Be Made From Rotting Fruits as Critics Question Petrol Quality

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari proposed making ethanol from rotting fruits to reduce India's fuel import dependence.

Gadkari defended E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend) safety and promoted ethanol from maize and other sources.

The statement aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat energy vision and targets carbon neutrality by 2070.

Gadkari also discussed hydrogen fuel and electric vehicles as part of India's biofuel policy.

Critics have questioned the quality of petrol amid rising ethanol blending and the West Asia crisis.