Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Addresses 12th CII Bioenergy Summit in Delhi

Current Context: The 12th CII Bioenergy Summit was held on October 14, 2024, at The Lalit New Delhi, in New Delhi.

• Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Northern Region, this summit brought together key policymakers and industry leaders to discuss advancements in biofuel initiatives.
• The event was chaired by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
• The theme of the summit, "Fuelling the Future - Securing India’s Green Growth Goals," underscored the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the significant progress in ethanol blending in petrol, which increased from 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024, with an ambitious target to reach 20% by 2025.
• He also outlined plans to blend 15% ethanol in diesel and discussed the establishment of 400 ethanol pumps in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
• This initiative aims to enhance energy self-reliance and address issues like stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, contributing to greener growth and environmental sustainability.

Question:

1 What was the theme of the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit held in 2024?

• A) Fuelling the Future - Securing India’s Green Growth Goals
• B) Renewable Energy for All
• C) Bioenergy for a Cleaner Tomorrow
• D) Sustainable India - Biofuels and Beyond

Answer: A) The summit focused on the theme "Fuelling the Future - Securing India’s Green Growth Goals," highlighting the importance of sustainable energy solutions in India's development.