BJP MP Defends Ethanol Blending Policy, Cites India's Crude Oil Dependence

BJP MP Janardan Mishra has strongly backed the Indian government's ethanol-blending programme amid growing public debate over the policy. He questioned the intentions of those opposing the initiative, arguing that criticism of the programme is unwarranted and counterproductive to national progress. Mishra pointed to Brazil as a successful example of a country that has effectively integrated ethanol into its transportation fuel mix. He also cited assurances from Indian technical experts that ethanol-blended fuel is compatible with vehicle engines. The MP underscored India's heavy reliance on imported crude oil as a key reason to push forward with domestic ethanol blending.