New Delhi, June 23 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday reiterated that the Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and continuously monitored by the government, following concerns over misleading and unsubstantiated claims being circulated on social media regarding Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP).

According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, this comes after the Government of India noted that old images and videos are being recirculated online to create unwarranted concerns and confusion among the public.

The Ethanol Blending Programme was launched in 2003 with the objectives of reducing crude oil imports, enhancing energy security and promoting environmental sustainability. The programme has bee...