Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme is facing strong opposition in Andhra Pradesh, where environmentalists and farmers have raised concerns regarding environmental pollution and excessive water consumption by ethanol factories. Despite these challenges, the programme launched in 2003, aims to reduce carbon emissions, decrease fuel imports, and increase farmer income. The programme has had significant milestones in ethanol production and its economic impact, but regional opposition continues, highlighting the complex balance between environmental sustainability and energy initiatives.