New Delhi, June 5
India has advanced the target date for achieving 20 per cent ethanol-blending in petrol by five years to 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, as the world s third-biggest oil importer looks to cut carbon emissions and reduce reliance on foreign oil.
The earlier target was the year 2030.
The Prime Minister said 11 sectors have been identified to make good use of resources by recycling them through modern technology.
“The action plan for ‘Kachra to Kanchan campaign’ having all the regulatory and development-related aspects will be implemented in the coming months,” he said, addressing an event to mark the World Environment Day, organised by the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to mark the day.