Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir,
Ethanol: Solving India’s Cooking Crisis
The current LPG crisis driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia exposes a dangerous reliance on imports which account for 60% of our supply. With domestic cylinder prices hitting ₹928 the economic strain on households is undeniable.
Transitioning to hydrous ethanol which requires only 90% purity offers a resilient home grown solution. By diverting 250 crore litres of India’s 1,800 crore litre annual production we can secure millions of kitchens without destabilizing fuel blending targets.
The government must integrate bioethanol into the Ujjwala Yojana and subsidize ethanol compatible stoves. True energy sovereignty lies in converting agricultural surplus into a stable blue flame future for every Indian home.
Dr.Vijaykumar H K, T-6-327 colony, Shaktinagar, Raichur -584170
