{
  "id": 9765324,
  "title": "Nagpur turns waste into 28 tonnes of CNG daily: Gadkari says 4,000 such projects underway across India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nagpur-turns-waste-into-28-tonnes-of-cng-daily-gadkari-says-4-000",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nagpur-turns-waste-into-28-tonnes-of-cng-daily-gadkari-says-4-000-such-projects-underway-across-india-11790336271908.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted India's growing initiative to transform waste into fuel, citing Nagpur's daily production of 28 tonnes of compressed natural gas (CNG) from waste. Speaking at a program during the launch of Madhya Pradesh's new public bus service, Gadkari mentioned that around 4,000 such projects are underway across the country. He explained that these projects would benefit farmers financially while decreasing petroleum imports and pollution. Gadkari also mentioned ethanol production, noting that maize prices increased from ₹1,200 to ₹2,600 per quintal after ethanol production began, transforming farmers into both 'food providers' and 'energy providers'. He emphasized the importance of 'swadeshi' (self-reliance and independence) by reducing India's dependence on petroleum imports, which amount to around ₹22 lakh crore annually. Gadkari called for increased use of domestic and cleaner fuel sources to address this dependency. He announced the development of flex-fuel engines capable of running on 100% ethanol and the introduction of vehicles using this technology. The minister also discussed the government's promotion of electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered vehicles, with hydrogen buses set to launch on 10 routes. The new bus service in Madhya Pradesh, he said, would offer safer, affordable, and accountable transport facilities, especially for the less fortunate. He stressed the need for better facilities for poor people, including lower ticket fares for AC buses compared to diesel buses. Gadkari expressed his dream of making public transport more popular in India, pointing out that the transport sector contributes significantly to pollution. He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance bus safety and quality, including stricter testing requirements and designs facilitating easier boarding for persons with disabilities and senior citizens. The minister also mentioned the scrapping of old vehicles and the expansion of vehicle scrapping and testing centers. Gadkari announced the initiation of 32 driving centers in Madhya Pradesh to address the shortage of trained drivers.",
  "summary": "Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced India’s efforts to convert waste into fuel, highlighting Nagpur's daily production of 28 tonnes of CNG. Approximately 4,000 projects are underway nationwide",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}