India Embraces Flex Fuel Vehicles to Boost Ethanol Use and Reduce Oil Imports

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, led by Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, announced the launch of Hero MotoCorp's flex-fuel motorcycles as part of India's ethanol blending initiative. This move aims to cut crude oil imports and strengthen the rural economy by increasing the demand for ethanol, which will also provide additional income to Indian farmers. India's efforts in ethanol blending have reached a 20% integration, saving significant foreign exchange and reducing carbon emissions.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link