Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended India's ethanol blending programme, saying the country's push towards alternative fuels is essential for achieving energy security and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. His remarks come amid renewed concerns over global oil supplies due to rising tensions in West Asia.
The Government of India has launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country's research and development ecosystem by attracting distinguished Indian-origin scientists, researchers and professionals working abroad.
