India, June 14 -- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that the government has officially approved the use of 100 percent ethanol as a standalone fuel for vehicles. This landmark decision aims to drastically reduce India's heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. While making the announcement, Gadkari stated that the necessary regulatory paperwork has been cleared, paving the way for the legal use of pure ethanol in the automotive sector.

Government to Regulate 100 Percent Ethanol Fuel

Amid US Iran war, the government is aggressively pushing to establish ethanol as a viable alternative to imported fossil fuels. Gadkari confirmed that he signed the official decree on Saturday evening, establishing a so...