The Indian government has increased ethanol blending in petrol to over 13% in 2023-24, with plans to reach 20% by 2025-26 through various initiatives, including expanding ethanol feedstock and reducing GST on ethanol.

Gopi's elevation as a Union minister marked a milestone in his life as well as in BJP's political trajectory in the southern state.

Sworn in as minister of state in the NDA government on Sunday, has denied saying he does not want a ministerial berth and is interested only in completing his films and serving the people of Thrissur.