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Centre Defends Ethanol Blending Programme Amid Mileage Concerns; Highlights $16.5 Billion Forex Savings

Centre Defends Ethanol Blending Programme Amid Mileage Concerns; Highlights $16.5 Billion Forex Savings

Despite ethanol now costing more than refined petrol, oil marketing companies continue blending it into fuel, citing long-term gains in energy security, rural incomes, and environmental sustainability, according to the ministry. Amid growing public debate over the impact of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) on vehicle mileage and engine life, the Ministry of Petroleum...

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Embarking on Seamless Mobility

Embarking on Seamless Mobility

It is a well-known and widely accepted datum that infrastructure is the backbone of a sound and growing economy. Amongst all infrastructure, the transport sector facilitates trade and migration, thereby raising productivity in other parts of the economy and directly contributing to the economic growth.

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Traction Ahead!

Traction Ahead!

The Railways has sizeable capex plans for the five year period 2015-19 involving a capital outlay of Rs.8.56 trillion. The annual capital outlay for FY2016-18 was increased significantly to meet the five-year targets. NITI Aayog has also finalised the three year action agenda (2018-20).

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Port of Opportunities!

Port of Opportunities!

With an outlay of Rs 1,773 for the year 2017û18, the government has set the ball rolling for the port sector. To promote port-led development in India, Rs 600 crore has already been allocated for the Sagarmala Programme.