Nagpur, June 13 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that he has approved giving legal recognition for 100 per cent ethanol blend fuel, saying that such a move will help reduce import dependence.

Speaking at a press conference commemorating 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Union Minister Gadkari said, "Last night at 8 PM, I signed the file making rules for 100% ethanol and giving it legal process."

Talking about import dependence regarding fossil fuels for India, Minister Gadkari said that ethanol will emerge as a "viable alternative to petrol", and help reduce the burden of Rs 22 lakh crore worth of imports.

"The country has an import of 22 lakh crores. Now, the resolut...