‘Show me one damaged vehicle’: Nitin Gadkari’s dare on ethanol blending, targets vested interests

Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the advantages of the ethanol-blending program during the Bihar Investor Summit 2026. He stated that millions of vehicles have been operating on ethanol-blended petrol since 2022 without significant complaints. Gadkari emphasized that farmers can benefit financially from diversifying into ethanol production from agricultural products. He urged investors to consider Bihar’s potential in various sectors, including tourism and agriculture.