An idea was proposed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday that could bring down the petrol price to Rs 15 per litre.
An average of 60 per cent ethanol and 40 per cent electricity blended together could significantly reduce the price of petrol, said Gadkari.
While addressing a rally in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh, Gadkari also said that the government's aim is to make farmers 'urjadata'. All the vehicles will run on ethanol produced by farmers, he added.
“Our government is of the mindset that the farmers become not only 'annadata' but also 'urjadata'...All the vehicles will now run on ethanol produced by farmers. If an average of 60% ethanol and 40% electricity is taken then petrol will be available at the rate of Rs 15 per litre and the people will be benefitted,” Gadkari was quoted by ANI.
#WATCH | Pratapgarh, Rajasthan | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "Our government is of the mindset that the farmers become not only 'annadata' but also 'urjadata'...All the vehicles will now run on ethanol produced by farmers. If an average of 60% ethanol and 40% electricity… pic.twitter.com/RGBP7do5Ka
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Subsequently, the new alternative proposed would reduce the pollution and import of fuel.
“Pollution and import will reduce. The import is of Rs 16 Lakh Crores, this money will go to the homes of farmers instead,” said Gadkari.
He also added that the initiative would eliminate the use of petrol and diesel within five years.
At the rally, he also inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 11 national highway projects totalling Rs 5,600 crore in Pratapgarh.
In Rajasthan, an approval of 74 projects under Central Roads Fund at a cost of Rs 2,250 crore was also announced during thie programme.
