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Nitin Gadkari approves 100 per cent ethanol fuel to reduce India’s oil imports

Nitin Gadkari approves 100 per cent ethanol fuel to reduce India’s oil imports

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced that the government has approved the use of 100 per cent ethanol as fuel, a move aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and accelerating the transition towards cleaner and alternative energy sources. The minister made the announcement during a press conference in Nagpur while highlighting key achievements of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the past 12 years. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala’s nuclear power dilemma – The Hindu

Kerala’s nuclear power dilemma – The Hindu

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After a long gap, Kerala is again grappling with the merits and demerits of nuclear power plants. The topic grabbed headlines following a meeting earlier this year between the Chairman and Managing Director of the State-run Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd., where the possibility of building a plant in Kerala was discussed. The State’s Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has sought to tread lightly on the contentious issue. According to him, the government can scarcely embark upon such a project without consensus and public approval. In the just-concluded session of the State Assembly, Mr. Krishnankutty stated that the government has not adopted any policy decision regarding the construction of nuclear power stations. Also read | Nuclear power plant proposal: Kerala State Electricity Board seeks study on potential sites In the meantime, there are reports that the KSEB has suggested Athirapilly in Thrissur and Cheemeni in northern Kasaragod as potential locations for a plant. Notably, the KSEB move came on the heels of the 2024-25 Union Budget announcement concerning …