- Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, recently praised Dr. Pramod Chaudhari for his groundbreaking work in the biofuel sector.
- Dr. Chaudhari, the Founder Chairman of Praj Industries Ltd., has been hailed as India’s ‘Ethanol Man’ for his visionary contributions to biofuel technology.
- The special event ‘Amrutyog’ celebrated Dr. Chaudhari’s 75th birthday and highlighted his 40-year journey in biofuel research.
- Distinguished guests at the event included Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, Dr. Abhay Firodia, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Shishir Joshipura, and Atul Mulay.
- Nitin Gadkari emphasized the importance of scaling up ethanol production to boost the agricultural sector and reduce air pollution caused by vehicles.
- Leading automobile manufacturers like Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tata are set to launch hundred percent ethanol vehicles in the next five months.
- Ethanol-based aviation fuel is also being developed, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation.
- Dr. Chaudhari’s research has played a vital role in shaping India’s biofuel strategy and positioning the country as a global leader in the sector.
- Biofuel development has the potential to transform rural India, reduce rural-to-urban migration, and contribute to the goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
- The event celebrated Dr. Chaudhari’s life’s work and its transformative impact on India’s economy and environment.
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