The Economic Survey 2025–26 flags a conflict between energy and food security as ethanol incentives drive maize expansion at the cost of pulses and oilseeds. This shift risks higher imports and price volatility, prompting calls to prioritise second-generation biofuels and raise food crop productivity.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 2025 review shows progress on energy security and climate
goals through early E20 blending, gas grid expansion, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana coverage. Yet
high crude import dependence and falling domestic output underscore the challenge of balancing
security, affordability, and sustainability.
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