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.
India is set to take a significant step towards sustainable transportation with the launch of its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the train from Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17, marking a major milestone in Indian Railways' green energy mission.
