| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of the original 2030 target. |
| Key Milestone | 20% ethanol blending achieved in 2025, marking a transformative shift in India's fuel strategy. |
| Announcement | Announced by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. |
| Programme Name | Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) initiated in 2003 to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, promote renewable energy, and support domestic sugar and agriculture sectors. |
| Progress Over Time | Ethanol blending rose from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, a 13-fold increase in 11 years. Earlier, 10% blending was achieved in 2022. |
| Energy Security | Reduces India's dependency on imported fossil fuels, enhancing energy security. |
| Foreign Exchange Savings | Saved approximately ₹1.36 lakh crore by lowering crude oil imports. |
| Environmental Benefits | Reduced 698 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions, contributing to India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. |
| Economic Impact | Boosted farmer and distiller incomes, strengthened the biofuel economy, and incentivized agro-based industries. |
| Farmers' Benefits | ₹1.18 lakh crore paid to farmers, enhancing rural incomes. ₹1.96 lakh crore paid to distilleries, spurring rural industrial development. |
| Recent Policy Decision | Union Cabinet approved a price hike for ethanol made from molasses, further incentivizing production and supporting farmers. |
| Climate Commitment | Aligns with India's net zero emissions target by 2070. Lowers greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality, and promotes sustainable agriculture by utilizing crop residues. |
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