Support Farmers, Cut Imports: Nitin Gadkari Pushes for Ethanol & Biofuel Growth

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the urgent need for the government to support Indian farmers, whose incomes are being hit hard by global price changes. Speaking at the 2nd India Bio-energy & Tech Expo on September 24, 2025, he explained that prices of key crops are set by international markets, leaving farmers vulnerable.

He said, “Brazil, oil by Malaysia, corn by the U.S., and soybeans by Argentina decide sugar prices. In this global economy, our rural and tribal farmers are struggling to get fair prices.”

Biofuels Offer Farmers a Better Income

Gadkari highlighted the importance of shifting agriculture towards producing bio-energy. He shared the example of corn-based ethanol, where allowing its use as fuel raised corn prices from ₹1,200 to ₹2,800 per quintal. This change helped farmers earn an extra ₹45,000 crore collectively.

He believes this approach can be expanded to improve farmers’ earnings, reduce poverty in rural areas, and make farming more profitable overall.

Cleaner Air and Energy Security

Apart from helping farmers, Gadkari pointed out the environmental benefits of using alternative fuels. He said that transport fuels cause 40% of India’s air pollution, and the country spends about ₹22 lakh crore every year on importing fossil fuels.

Promoting biofuels and other sustainable fuels, he said, is key not only to reducing pollution but also to making India more energy independent. Gadkari expressed confidence that India could soon become a clean energy exporter, with plans to become a leader in sustainable aviation fuel as well.

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